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Case of TTP with Cerebral Infarct Secondary to Platelet Transfusion

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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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  1. Department of Pediatrics, B.J. Medical College, Maharashtra, 411001, Pune, India

    Sushil P. Tripathi, Anand S. Deshpande, Sandhya Khadse & Rajesh K. Kulkarni

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Tripathi, S.P., Deshpande, A.S., Khadse, S. et al. Case of TTP with Cerebral Infarct Secondary to Platelet Transfusion. Indian J Pediatr 78, 109–111 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-010-0224-9

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