Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with sickle cell crisis

Ann Hematol. 1999 Dec;78(12):558-9. doi: 10.1007/s002770050558.

Abstract

The combination of sickle cell disease crisis and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura has been described only a few times. Here we present the case of a patient with a hemolytic crisis due to sickle cell disease complicated by thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. We also review the cases previously reported and compare and contrast them, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / complications*
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / diagnosis
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / therapy
  • Sickle Cell Trait / complications*
  • Sickle Cell Trait / diagnosis