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192. Schistocytes and Schmears

Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

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Recognizing and Understanding Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

This chapter provides a basic understanding of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), emphasizing its rarity and life-threatening nature if left untreated. It discusses the cellular biology, manifestations in different organ systems, demographic profile, propensity for relapse, and the misleading presentation of TTP based on traditional medical school teachings.

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