Familial occurrence of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in two sisters during pregnancy

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Jan;166(1 Pt 1):20-1. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(92)91820-z.

Abstract

The etiology of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is not fully understood. A genetic predisposition and other inciting factors have been suggested by several studies to bring about the full-blown syndrome. We report two cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in two sisters with sudden onset during late pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic*
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / genetics*
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / therapy