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Term ID: | 18896 |
Name: | thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
Definition: | Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an aggressive and life-threatening form of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA; see this term) characterized by profound peripheral thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and organ failure of variable severity and is comprised of congenital TTP and acquired TTP (see these terms). |
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Synonyms: | Moschcowitz disease; Moschcowitz's syndrome; Moschowitz disease; TTP |
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