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TMA Differential Diagnosis Laurence Day2 by batranovic8217 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the differentiation among thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) such as DIC, TTP, aHUS, and STEC-HUS, highlighting their clinical signs and diagnostic challenges. It emphasizes the utility of ADAMTS13 testing, serum creatinine, and platelet counts in distinguishing TTP from aHUS, as well as the role of complement activation in endothelial damage. Additionally, it notes the importance of histopathologic evidence, including C5b-9 deposition, in confirming TMA diagnoses.
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