J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1995 Jun;13(2):386-390.

A Case of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Associated with Large Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Peri-pheral Neuropathy

• Yoo BG
• Kim KS
• Yoo KM

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP) is characterized by fluctuating neurologic signs, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever and renal abnormalities. Neurologic involvement occurs in over 90% of patients with TTP. TTP is rarely associated with large intracerebral hemorrhage and peripheral neuropadiy. The authors report a case of TTP associated with large intracerebral hemorrhage confirmed by brain MRI and peripheral neuropathy diagnosed electrophysiologic findings and sural nerve biopsy.

MeSH Terms

Anemia, Hemolytic
Biopsy
Brain
Cerebral Hemorrhage*
Fever
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neurologic Manifestations
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic*
Sural Nerve
Thrombocytopenia