Abstract:Introduction:
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is characterized by endothelial injury followed by formation of multiple microthrombi in the target organs due to various causes, including malignant hypertension (MHT). Here, we reported a rare case of MHT with splenic TMA changes.
Case concerns:
A 27-year-old Chinese Han male with a history of hypertension and proteinuria, admitted to our hospital because of renal failure with MHT and thrombocytopenia.
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