| Literature DB >> 32988976 |
Ryohei Kato1, Tomoyuki Ikeuchi2, Katsuyuki Tomita2, Akira Yamasaki3.
Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is rare complication resulting from adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD). We report the case of a 69-year-old Japanese man who initially presented with fever and joint pain and was diagnosed as having concurrent AOSD with TTP 1 month later. He had extremely high ferritin levels (32 696 ng/mL). He initially responded to plasma exchange but subsequently died of septic shock. AOSD accompanied by extremely high ferritin levels might be considered a sign of concurrent TTP. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: rheumatology; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32988976 PMCID: PMC7523203 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235786
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X