Accumulation of ultra-large multimers of von Willebrand factor causes which of the following conditions?

a. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
b. Graft versus host disease (GVHD)
c. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
d. Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP)


Answer: d

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