Abstract
Thrombotic microangiopathy can be caused by several conditions which are difficult to diagnose from the clinical presentation alone. Deficient enzyme activity of a newly-discovered enzyme, ADAMTS-13, can lead to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Lack of ADAMTS-13 activity causes increased concentrations of high molecular weight von Willebrand factor forms and increased platelet aggregation. Measurement of ADAMTS-13 activity is useful for the diagnosis of TTP and may also be relevant as a prognostic test for recurrent TTP.
Udgivelsesdato: 2008-Aug-11
Udgivelsesdato: 2008-Aug-11
Bidragets oversatte titel | New marker in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 170 |
Udgave nummer | 33 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2446-9 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2008 |