ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Chronic relapsing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease deficiency
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Autosomal recessive inheritance
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Therapy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A child with chronic relapsing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP/HUS) had recurrent thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with fragmented erythrocytes, microthrombi in the lung vessels, and renal dysfunction. Assay of von Willebrand factor (vWF)-cleaving protease showed a complete protease deficiency in the patient and subnormal activities in the mother and in two asymptomatic siblings. No inhibitor of vWF-cleaving protease was detected in the patient’s plasma. Periodic transfusions of fresh-frozen plasma prevented further acute episodes of TTP/HUS. Specific diagnosis of the constitutional deficiency of vWF-cleaving protease helps to provide successful prophylactic therapy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00013432
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