Question

Patient with thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, renal insufficiency, neurologic changes, and fever:

a) Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
b) Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
c) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
d) Evans syndrome

Answer 1

Based on the symptoms described, the condition that best fits is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP).

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the symptoms described (thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, renal insufficiency, neurologic changes, and fever), the condition that best fits is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) (option a). TTP is a rare blood disorder characterized by abnormal clotting in small blood vessels throughout the body. It is caused by a deficiency of a specific enzyme called ADAMTS13, which leads to the formation of blood clots that can damage organs such as the kidneys, brain, and heart.