Data were analyzed among 473 children. A majority (64.5%) recovered within 12 months, while 35.5% developed chronic ITP. Fourteen (2.96%) children subsequently developed SLE during a mean follow-up of ...
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare condition that causes a low platelet count. People with ITP can experience life threatening bleeding if the condition is not treated. Many people with ITP go ...
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys healthy platelets. A person who has ITP is more likely to bruise or bleed. Thrombocytopenia means a person does not ...
Most international guidelines do not recommend a bone marrow biopsy to confirm suspected cases of ITP. A new Scandinavian study evaluated 341 patients who received a bone marrow biopsy after chronic ...