Mycophenolate mofetil in a case of relapsed, refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

被引:19
作者
Ahmad, Humayun N. [1 ]
Thomas-Dewing, Rowena R. [1 ]
Hunt, Beverley J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Guys & St Thomas NHS Fdn, Dept Haematol, London, England
关键词
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; mycophenolate mofetil;
D O I
10.1111/j.1600-0609.2007.00832.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100201 [内科学];
摘要
A case of relapsing and refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to attempt to maintain remission. The possible use of MMF in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is discussed.
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页码:449 / 452
页数:4
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