Unfortunately, this is not the right answer
This patient has Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP).
aTTP (ACQUIRED Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) is an acute, ultra-rare and life-threatening hematological disorder, classified in the group of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA), so rare that many professionals struggle to identify it in the emergency room, as symptoms can overlap with other diseases.1
In order to learn and be able to quickly identify TTP we recommend that you consult the following resources:
Looking for concise and visual information that you can have visible in the emergency room? Explore this infographic on TTP and get quick insights into its complexities, symptoms, treatments, and more.
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Prof. Henrik Frederiksen shares his experience in diagnosing and treating a patient with aTTP. In this episode, we delve into key aspects to be aware of, and explore actionable steps to prevent a fatal outcome in this acute disease.
Referenties
1. Scully, M., Hunt, B.J., Benjamin, S., Liesner, R., Rose, P., Peyvandi, F., Cheung, B., Machin, S.J. and (2012), Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and other thrombotic microangiopathies. Br J Haematol, 158: 323-335. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2141.2012.09167.x
