Giant lymph node hyperplasia associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Giant lymph node hyperplasia has been assoociated with a number of disorders, particularly hematologic abnormalities. The association of giant lymph node hyperplasia with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura has not been previously reported. This report documents the simultaneous occurrence of these two entities in one person and discusses their clinical and pathologic features.