IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-11-23222 Original Research Paper THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA PRESENTING AS A STROKE MIMIC Naim Kadri Dr. Dr. Nishant Shah Dr. November 2019 8 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an episodic microangiopathic coagulopathy characterized by profound thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia. Neurovascular complications, including stroke and TIA, occur commonly upon initial TTP presentation, and the underlying etiology of such neurologic manifestations is usually hinted by the concomitant hematologic abnormalities. These neurologic manifestations may present long before the hematological disturbances may manifest clinically and hence a high degree of suspicion is necessary for diagnosis. We present here such a case of TTP presenting with a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).