Amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia of 4 years duration: Successful treatment with antithymocyte globulin Journal Articles

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abstract

AbstractAcquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenic purpura (AATP) is a rare cause of thrombocytopenia. Since it is a syndrome of diverse etiologies, the optimal treatment is often uncertain. In a patient with longstanding AATP, a complete remission was obtained with antithymocyte globulin.

authors

Trimble, Malcolm S
Brain, Michael Cottrell
Glynn, Michael FX

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published

publication date

June 1991

has subject area

1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology (FoR)
Adult (MeSH)
Antilymphocyte Serum (MeSH)
Bone Marrow (MeSH)
Female (MeSH)
Humans (MeSH)
Immunology (Science Metrix)
Megakaryocytes (MeSH)
Platelet Count (MeSH)
Thrombocytopenia (MeSH)

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American Journal of Hematology Journal