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ConditionName

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Fatigue;
May be asymptomatic or have platelet type bleeding skin and mucus membranes;

PhysicalFindings

Spleen is not palpable;

ClinicalTests

Anti-platelets Abs;
Low platelets count <150000;
No test! DOE!

Low platelets;
Normal PT/PTT;

Diagnostic of exclusion;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

CLL;
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS);
Liver disease;
CNS problems;

TreatmentOptions

Kids: self limited;

Splenectomy if steroids do not work;

PharmOptions

Adults: Steroids, IVIG;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/hematology-and-oncology/thrombocytopenia-and-platelet-dysfunction/immune-thrombocytopenia-itp