Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Atypical reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
A 32-year-old man with an atypical form of reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) caused by thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is reported. In this particular case, a timely diagnosis of TTP was established primarily on the clinical findings, which led to the early initiation of plasmapheresis and resulted in excellent clinical recovery. The pathophysiological aspects of the rela...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0972-2327
DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_59_19