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Ustekinumab associated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder. Plasma exchange therapy has been shown to significantly reduce mortality in patients with TTP. Here, we report a case of TTP associated with ustekinumab therapy after a period of 2-3 years. Ustekinumab, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin 12 and interleukin 23, is one of the newer treatments for psoriasis. Although our patient experienced a prolonged course of TTP …

Authors

Huang S-HS; Xenocostas A; Moist LM; Crowther M; Moore JC; Clark WF

Journal

Transfusion and Apheresis Science, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 185–188

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

10 2012

DOI

10.1016/j.transci.2012.06.024

ISSN

1473-0502