[Ocular manifestations of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura]. / Manifestations neuro-ophtalmologiques révélant un purpura thrombotique thrombocytopénique.
Rev Neurol (Paris)
; 165(5): 486-8, 2009 May.
Article
em Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18922555
ABSTRACT
We report a case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in a 47-year-old woman, who presented fluctuating visual disturbances which had developed over the last six months. An antiphospholipid syndrome was suspected and intravenous heparin treatment was started. One week later, hemolytic anemia and renal insufficiency occurred. Severe deficiency of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease was found and a diagnostic of TTP was made. The clinical outcome was favorable after treatment with plasmapheresis and fresh frozen plasma. Diagnosis, etiology and treatment of this life-threatening disease are discussed.
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Púrpura Trombocitopênica Trombótica
/
Transtornos da Visão
Limite:
Female
/
Humans
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article