Thrombotic Microangiopathies

Overview

Diseases that result in THROMBOSIS in MICROVASCULATURE. The two most prominent diseases are PURPURA, THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC; and HEMOLYTIC-UREMIC SYNDROME. Multiple etiological factors include VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELL damage due to SHIGA TOXIN; FACTOR H deficiency; and aberrant VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR formation.

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Quick facts about Thrombotic Microangiopathies

Topic type

Condition

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C15.378.140.855.925|C15.378.243.937.925

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