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A clever stroke mimic: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura without schistocytes – a case report and literature review

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Early recognition of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura can reduce mortality from over 90% to 10–20%.
Neurological symptoms, such as acute aphasia, occurred in this patient, complicating the diagnosis.
Lab findings revealed thrombocytopenia and haemolytic anaemia, leading to consideration of TTP despite no schistocytes.
Plasma exchange and corticosteroids were started within 5 hours, resulting in normalized platelet counts and resolved deficits.

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Case report shows thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura mimicking stroke in a 70-year-old woman, suggesting urgent recognition matters.

Takamatsu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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