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Novel Heterozygous Mutations of Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Rare Case Report.


ABSTRACT: Hereditary thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a genetic condition caused by mutations in ADAMTS13 gene, leading to very low levels of ADAMTS13 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type I domain 13) activity. It is a rare condition associated with multiple reported mutations. Here, we describe a case of hereditary TTP with a compound novel heterozygous mutation along with secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. The patient responded clinically to plasma infusions with resolution of thrombocytopenia, stabilization of renal function, and control of blood pressures. Genetic analysis of the entire family helped in the characterization of the inheritance of this mutation. Our case illustrates the need for focused genetic analysis in a subset of patients presenting with features of TTP to decide the therapeutic plan and manage accordingly.

SUBMITTER: Yadav RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6668320 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Novel Heterozygous Mutations of Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Rare Case Report.

Yadav Raj K RK   Ariga Kishore K KK   Subbiah Arunkumar A   Bagchi Soumita S   Mahajan Sandeep S   Bhowmik Dipankar D   Agarwal Sanjay K SK  

Indian journal of nephrology 20190701 4


Hereditary thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a genetic condition caused by mutations in <i>ADAMTS13</i> gene, leading to very low levels of ADAMTS13 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type I domain 13) activity. It is a rare condition associated with multiple reported mutations. Here, we describe a case of hereditary TTP with a compound novel heterozygous mutation along with secondary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. The patient responded clinically to plasma in  ...[more]

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