title: [Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a child with low ADAMTS13 enzyme level].
abstract: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare condition, but important to consider in case of thrombocytopenia and haemolysis. It is imperative to proceed with the correct treatment, in order to ensure a satisfactory outcome. TTP is either acquired or idiopathic. This case report shows that a 14-year-old boy has acquired TTP due to an infection with Campylobacter jejuni and Samonella szentes. Plasma exchange plays an essential role in the treatment of TTP.
authors.affiliation: BørneUngeklinikken, Juliane Marie Centret, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø. E-mail: katrinebs@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Katrine Bredsdorff
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Spangenberg
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Clasen-Linde
authors.forename: Anja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Poulsen
mesh_terms: D051722:ADAM Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D000071120:ADAMTS13 Protein; D000293:Adolescent; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000150:complications; D016123:Campylobacter jejuni / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications; D019779:Salmonella enterica / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D051722:ADAM Proteins; D000071120:ADAMTS13 Protein; C099604:ADAMTS13 protein, human