A case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in an adult treated with vincristine

Ann Hematol. 1999 Jan;78(1):39-42. doi: 10.1007/s002770050471.

Abstract

The case of a woman with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura refractory to prolonged treatment with plasma exchange and steroid treatment is described. The addition of vincristine yielded a complete response, which has been maintained for 9 months up to the time of this report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Platelets / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / drug therapy*
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Hemoglobins
  • Vincristine