label: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
label_lc: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
description: "A coagulation disorder characterized by extensive formation of thrombi in small blood vessels throughout the body due to low levels of ADAMTS13 protein, and resulting in consumption of circulating platelets, which is characterized by thrombocytopenia, anemia, neurologic changes, and sometimes fever and renal dysfunction."