title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura occurring despite absence of the spleen: report of case.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013156:Splenectomy
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone