7 Questions
What is the initial therapy for milder cases of ITP?
Rho(d) Immunoglobulin
Which feature is a common characteristic of inherited thrombocytopenia disorders?
Large platelets
What is a classic pentad associated with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)?
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Renal involvement, Neurologic signs, Fever
What enzyme deficiency results in Upshaw-Schulman syndrome (congenital TTP)?
ADAMTS13
Which test result supports the diagnosis of TTP?
Negative direct antiglobulin test
What remains the mainstay of treatment for TTP?
Plasma exchange
Extbf{Symptoms} of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) include:
extbf{Neurologic} signs
Test your knowledge on bleeding disorders and coagulation disorders characterized by a bleeding tendency without an anatomical cause. Explore concepts like petechiae, purpura, and hemarthrosis which are common characteristics of these disorders.
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