title: Thrombotic microangiopathy associated with bortezomib treatment in a patient with relapsed multiple myeloma.
abstract: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) describe microvascular occlusive disorders characterized by thrombocytopenia due to increased platelet aggregation and fragmentation hemolysis. We report here what to our knowledge is the second case of TTP/HUS associated with bortezomib treatment.
authors: Turku University Hospital, Department of Medicine, Finland.
authors: Urpu
authors: U
authors: Salmenniemi
authors: Kari
authors: K
authors: Remes