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Thrombotic microangiopathy following docetaxel and trastuzumab chemotherapy: a case report
Medical Oncology, 10/28/09

Siau K et al. – The authors demonstrate from the case that mild confusion occurring on a background of mild anaemia and thrombocytopenia may sometimes be the only clue to the diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of thrombotic microangiopathy associated with trastuzumab and docetaxel therapy, as early intervention can improve clinical outcome.

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A Case of Progressive Hypertension Preceding Gemcitabine-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy Complicated by Acute Kidney Injury and Stroke
Renal Failure, 10/29/09 Relevance Score: 64%

Deficiency of ADAMTS13 in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
International Journal of Hematology, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 44%

Thrombotic risk factors and liver histologic lesions in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Journal of Hepatology, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 42%

Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk of Idiopathic Venous Thromboembolism. Results From the E3N Cohort Study
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 42%

Mutation of the H-bond acceptor S119 in the ADAMTS13 metalloprotease domain reduces secretion and substrate turnover in a patient with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Blood, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 42%