Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome
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Case Report
P: 170-172
June 2018

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome

İstanbul Med J 2018;19(2):170-172
1. Department of Hematology, Necmettin Erbakan University Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
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Received Date: 17.07.2017
Accepted Date: 29.11.2017
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ABSTRACT

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disease associated with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever, neurological disorders, and renal insufficiency pentad. It is a fatal hematologic emergency if left untreated. If plasma exchange is feasible, treatment is easy and comfortable. It should be kept in mind that such as in our patient may be acquired at all congenital illnesses.