beta-Thromboglobulin and platelet factor 4 levels in a case of acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Abstract

We have described a case of acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in which multiple therapeutic methods eventuated in recovery. We suggest that the ratio of the platelet marker proteins beta-thromboglobulin and platelet factor 4 may have value in the assessment of therapy and prognosis in following the clinical course of this disorder of platelets.

• Authors: D K McRoyan, S J Daniel, P I Liu
• Journal: Southern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 78 Issue 6 Pg. 745-8 (Jun 1985) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2408342 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Beta-Globulins
• Fibrinolytic Agents
• Steroids
• beta-Thromboglobulin
• Platelet Factor 4
• L-Lactate Dehydrogenase

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Adult
• Beta-Globulins (analysis)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Female
• Fibrinolytic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• L-Lactate Dehydrogenase (blood)
• Plasmapheresis
• Platelet Count
• Platelet Factor 4 (analysis)
• Prognosis
• Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic (blood, therapy)
• Steroids (therapeutic use)
• beta-Thromboglobulin (analysis)