Question 141 · LEK · Obstetric coagulopathies
Which of the following is not characteristic of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a pregnant woman?
- A. microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.
- B. disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- C. thrombocytopenia.
- D. kidney failure.
- E. fever.
Hint
TTP is caused by ADAMTS13 deficiency with platelet microthrombi; consider whether clotting factors are consumed in it.
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