title: Resolution of refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) after successful treatment of a fulminant colitis due to Entamoeba histolytica.
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Forteza
authors: Carmen
authors: C
authors: Ballester Ruiz
authors: Govinda
authors: G
authors: Visvesvara
authors: Josep
authors: J
authors: Muncunill Ribas
authors: Juan
authors: J
authors: Besalduch Vidal
authors: Marta E
authors: ME
authors: Couce
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D004404:Dysentery, Amebic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012074:Remission Induction; D012747:Sexual Partners; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence; D014195:Travel
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones