title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting as a sudden headache with focal neurologic findings.
abstract: We report a case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting as a sudden headache with associated neurologic deficits. The diagnosis of this rare disorder is discussed, with special attention given to a potential pitfall in evaluation and treatment--platelet transfusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bridgman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Witting
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000209:etiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D006423:Hemianopsia / Q000209:etiology; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy