Which of the following is characterized by what is referred to as pathognomonic pentad of symptoms?
a. Acute idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
b. Essential (primary) thrombocythemia (ET)
c. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
d. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Ans: a. Acute idiopathic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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