Pediatric Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): the efficacy of a
combined therapy
Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a thrombotic
microangiopathy caused by severely reduced activity of the von
Willebrand factor-cleaving protease ADAMTS13. Over 95% are acquired
autoimmune TTP. In children, acquired TTP is a very rare,
life-threatening disease. To date, no consensus exists on the treatment
strategy of pediatric TTP. In our experience, the combined use of PEX,
Caplacizumab and immunosuppressive therapy during the acute phase of the
disease results in a prompt and persistent normalization of laboratory
findings and successful clinical outcome.