作者: W. Bell
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-80403-8_15
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摘要: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP-HUS) is characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever, central nervous system abnormalities, and renal dysfunction. In early reports the mortality approached 100%. A prospective treatment protocol was implemented on all patients admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital (1979–1990) with diagnosis of TTP-HUS. Treatment regimens included.