Abstract:The first approach to a patient with thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) involves differentiating thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), since both pathogenesis and treatment differ. Case-by-case decision making based on all the clinical, laboratory and response-to-therapy criteria can result in an accurate diagnosis, leading to the most appropriate therapy and a better chance of improving clinical outcome while preserving organ function. We report the case of a 21-year-ol… Show more
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