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This question was not provided w/ an answer. I ended up choosing D
I was thinking she has TTP as the low haptoglobin indicates intravascular hemolysis, platelets are being destroyed but at the same time there is increased platelet aggredation, as RBCs flow through thrombosed vessels, they are sheared and form schistocytes. The increased LDH level also support Dx of TTP.
However I am not entirely sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I was thinking she has TTP as the low haptoglobin indicates intravascular hemolysis, platelets are being destroyed but at the same time there is increased platelet aggredation, as RBCs flow through thrombosed vessels, they are sheared and form schistocytes. The increased LDH level also support Dx of TTP.
However I am not entirely sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated!