A 32-year-old female with no significant past medical history presents with several days of worsening confusion. Laboratory investigations Her complete blood count showed a hemoglobin concentration of 9.8 g/dL and platelet count of 34 x 109/L. Creatinine is 3.1 mg/dL and the LDH is 448 IU/L. Peripheral blood smear shows numerous schistocytes. An ADAMTS13 level is measured and found to be 68 percent without evidence of a detectable inhibitor.
What diagnosis can be inferred from her laboratory investigations? What treatment would you suggest ? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. Source: Society of hematology
