Case of the Month #19 - TTP

Published 01/02/2022

Key Take Home Messages

  • Causes for thrombocytopaenia can be multifactorial (related to consumption, destruction, decreased production, and sequestration)
  • Significantly low ADAMTS13 activity helps distinguishes TTP from other causes of thrombocytopaenia
  • Plasma exchange can be a lifesaving treatment in TTP