Purtscher-like Retinopathy: A Rare Complication of HSCT-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy
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A difficult case of juvenile dermatomyositis complicated by thrombotic microangiopathy and purtscher-like retinopathy
Results A 16 year old girl was admitted for fever, diffuse pain, asthenia, sore throat and generalised papular rash. Initial work-up showed leukopenia, elevation in creatine phosphokinase (CK) (650 U/l) and transaminase. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) serology was compatible with acute infection and the initial treatment was symptomatic. Subsequent deterioration of general conditions, progressive pol...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1083-8791
DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2015.11.981