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Thrombotic Microangiopathies  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Diseases that result in THROMBOSIS in MICROVASCULATURE. The two most prominent diseases are PURPURA, THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC; and HEMOLYTIC-UREMIC SYNDROME. Multiple etiological factors include VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELL damage due to SHIGA TOXIN; FACTOR H deficiency; and aberrant VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR formation.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q2LJC3SJ-3

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