Title of article :
COVID-19 and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Darnahal, Maryam Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Azhdari Tehrani, Hamed Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Vaezi, Mohammad Hematology - Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran , Haghighi, Shirin Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences - Tehran - Iran
Abstract :
Endothelial injury by toxins, drugs, immune complexes leads to activation of coagulation cascade and thrombosis, which result in platelet consumption and red blood cell injury. These thrombotic microangiopathies can potentially injure numerous organs and result in organ dysfunction. In this case, we present the fourth reported patient with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with COVID-19.
Keywords :
Covid-19 , Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) , Plasma exchange
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
