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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
Published on: August 18, 2015
Case of TTP with cerebral infarct secondary to platelet transfusion
Sushil P Tripathi1, Anand S Deshpande, Sandhya Khadse
1Department of Pediatrics, B.J. Medical College, Maharashtra, 411001, Pune, India.
Background:
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disease in children with significant mortality in cases who do not receive appropriate treatment.
Case:
The author describe a 3-year-old child who presented with skin bleeds, microangiopathic anemia, thrombocytopenia and right sided hemi paresis with aphasia and altered sensorium following platelet transfusion.
Conclusion:
A diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura was made and the child recovered dramatically after giving fresh frozen plasma and steroids.
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