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FALCON Z, Jesús et al. Thrombocytopenic purpura in an adult woman. Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int. [online]. 2016, vol.3, n.1, pp.79-81. ISSN 2312-3893.  https://doi.org/10.18004/rvspmi/2312-3893/2016.03(01)79-081.

This is the case of old adult woman, previously healthy, admitted with history of confusion symptoms, general weakness, change of skin and mucous color, gastrointestinal symptoms and fever. Medical imaging studies do not show evidences of encephalic lesions. Considering the clinical symptoms and laboratory findings, a smear of peripheral blood is made confirming a diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Although plasmapheresis is indicated, the patient does not respond to the therapy and die.

Palabras clave : thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; jaundice.

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