Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1998
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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