A British Society for Haematology Guideline: Diagnosis and management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and thrombotic microangiopathies

2023/08/16 by Marie Scully, M. Scully, R. Rayment +21 · 26 citations
Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Complement system in diseases #Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies #Platelet Disorders and Treatments

paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/bjh.19026

Abstract

The objective of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals with clear, up-to-date and practical guidance on the management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and related thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs), including complement-mediated haemolytic uraemic syndrome (CM HUS); these are defined by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA) and small vessel thrombosis. Within England, all TTP cases should be managed within designated regional centres as per NHSE commissioning for highly specialised services.

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