Tag: plasma exchange

  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic

    Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic: Definition and Description of Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic: Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by the formation of small blood clots throughout the body’s small blood vessels. This condition leads to a decrease in the number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), which can result in purplish skin lesions known as purpura.…

  • Cold Agglutinin Disease

    Cold Agglutinin Disease Definition and Description of Cold Agglutinin Disease Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) is a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia characterized by the presence of cold agglutinins in the blood. These are antibodies that mistakenly target and destroy red blood cells when exposed to cold temperatures, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and…