Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura induced by cyclosporin a after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation treated by red blood cell exchange tranfusion: A case report

Abstract

American Journal of HematologyVolume 80, Issue 3 p. 246-247 Letters and CorrespondenceFree Access Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura induced by cyclosporin a after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation treated by red blood cell exchange tranfusion: A case report Saswati Gupta, Saswati Gupta Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorNam Ttan, Nam Ttan Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Topolsky, David Topolsky Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorDeborah Sesok-Pizzini, Deborah Sesok-Pizzini Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorPamela Crilley, Pamela Crilley Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorManjula Balasubramanian, Manjula Balasubramanian Department of Pathology and Transfusion Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorSigmund Benham Kahn, Sigmund Benham Kahn Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorIsadore Brodsky, Isadore Brodsky Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorKris Ward, Kris Ward Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Styler, Michael Styler Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this author Saswati Gupta, Saswati Gupta Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorNam Ttan, Nam Ttan Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Topolsky, David Topolsky Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorDeborah Sesok-Pizzini, Deborah Sesok-Pizzini Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorPamela Crilley, Pamela Crilley Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorManjula Balasubramanian, Manjula Balasubramanian Department of Pathology and Transfusion Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorSigmund Benham Kahn, Sigmund Benham Kahn Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorIsadore Brodsky, Isadore Brodsky Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorKris Ward, Kris Ward Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Styler, Michael Styler Department of Hematology-Oncology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 October 2005 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.20440Citations: 5AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. REFERENCES 1Elliott MA, Nichols WLJr, Plumhoff EA, et al. Posttransplantation thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a single-center experience and a contemporary review. Mayo Clin Proc 2003; 78(4): 421– 430. 2Chemnitz J, Fuchs M, Blau W, et al. Fatal thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a rare complication following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Ann Hematol 2000; 79(9): 527– 529. 3Teruya J, Styler M, Verde S, Topolsky D, Crilley P. Questionable efficacy of plasma exchange for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after bone marrow transplantation. J Clin Apheresis 2001; 16(4): 169– 174. 4 Physicians' desk reference. Montvale, NJ: Thompson PDR; 2004. 3538 p. 5Lemaire M, Pardridge WM, Chaudhuri G. Influence of blood components on the tissue uptake indices of cyclosporin in rats. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1988; 244(2): 740– 743. Citing Literature Volume80, Issue3November 2005Pages 246-247 ReferencesRelatedInformation