Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome and pregnancy

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Title:	Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome and pregnancy
Authors:	Mwita, Julius Chacha Vento, Sandro Benti, Tadele
Keywords:	Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome Pregnancy
Issue Date:	8-Apr-2014
Publisher:	PAMJ-Center for Public Health Research and Information, http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/
Citation:	Mwita, J.C. et al (2014) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome and pregnancy. Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 17, 4p.
Abstract:	Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (TTP-HUS) is a rare pregnancy and postpartum complication that may simulate the more common obstetric complications, preeclampsia and the syndrome of haemolysis, elevated liver functions tests, low platelets (HELLP). We describe a 26 years old patient who presented with peri-partum TTP-HUSand was initially treated as a case of HELLP syndrome without any improvement. A brief review of the current TTP-HUS treatment options in pregnancy is also presented.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1998
ISSN:	1937- 8688
Appears in Collections:	Research articles (Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

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