Two novel mutations in ADAMTS13 in a Chinese boy with congenital thrombocytopenic purpura: a case report

Abstract Background Mutations in the ADAMTS13 gene family have been reported to cause congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), a rare disease characterized by thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia. Nearly 150 causative mutations in ADAMTS13 have been identified; however, only a few of...

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