Marked Improvement in Refractory TTP Directly after H. pylori Eradication Therapy
Joint Authors
Gringauz, Irina
Carmel-Neiderman, Narin Nard
Mangel, Tobin
Portnoy, Orith
Segal, Gad
Goren, Idan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening disorder involving thrombotic microangiopathy and is characterized by increased platelet aggregation throughout the body.
Acquired TTP can be triggered by a variety of conditions including infections.
We hereby describe a case report of an 81-year-old female presenting to the internal medicine department with TTP and active chronic gastritis, positive for Helicobacter pylori (H.
pylori) on biopsy.
The TTP was highly resistant to medical therapy; however the patient underwent complete resolution of her TTP following H.
pylori eradication.
We conclude that acquired TTP may be triggered by H.
pylori infection and that treating the underlying infection may play a role in improving TTP’s outcome in some patients, especially when disease is refractory to medical therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gringauz, Irina& Carmel-Neiderman, Narin Nard& Mangel, Tobin& Portnoy, Orith& Segal, Gad& Goren, Idan. 2016. Marked Improvement in Refractory TTP Directly after H. pylori Eradication Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gringauz, Irina…[et al.]. Marked Improvement in Refractory TTP Directly after H. pylori Eradication Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gringauz, Irina& Carmel-Neiderman, Narin Nard& Mangel, Tobin& Portnoy, Orith& Segal, Gad& Goren, Idan. Marked Improvement in Refractory TTP Directly after H. pylori Eradication Therapy. Case Reports in Hematology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100833
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100833