Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura / Disease

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Synonyms of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
Moschowitz Disease
TTP

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP) is a rare, serious blood disease. Major symptoms may include a severe decrease in the number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), abnormal destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), and disturbances in the nervous system. Kidney dysfunction and fever are also common. The exact cause of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is unknown.

Organizations related to Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: N/A

For a Complete Report

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