Korean J Hematol.
2002 Feb;37(1):65-69.
A Case of Postpartum Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura-Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
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- 1Divison of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea. hms@medical.yeungnam.ac.kr
- 2Divison of Hemato-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- The postpartum thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare complication of normal pregnancy and delivery that is described as a constellation of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. We report a case in patient with postpartum thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome who was successfully treated with plasama exchange and prednisolone. Relevant literature was reviewed.
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