MRCP Part I: haematology Exam Questions and answers
MRCP Part I: haematology Exam Questions and answers TTP (dangerous thrombocytopenias) - Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. If you have neurology, renal, fevers (triad) and on the blood film haemolysis & RC fragments --> Patient needs plasmaphoresis within the next hour. HELLP (dangerous thrombocytopenias) - pregnant, LFTs deranged, proteinuria think HELLP which stands for haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets. Treat: deliver the baby. Obstetric emergency. Note: thrombocytopenia within pregnancy is quite common, its the other features of HELLP that should get alarm bells ringing.
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