History

[…] marrow failure with loss of hematopoietic stem cells. b Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP) TTP is associated with anemia and thrombocytopenia. c Metastatic cancer to bone […]

Labs

[…] microangiopathy (TMA) is a priority because a diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura ( TTP) has a mortality rate of about 90% if left untreated. Even patients […]

Preparing to see the patient

[…] DTR is rarely fatal. d Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) Undiagnosed thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura ( TTP), a form of TMA, has a mortality of up to 90%. e […]