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[1] [2] ITP often results in an increased risk of bleeding from mucosal surfaces (such as the nose or gums) or the skin (causing purpura and bruises). [1] Depending on which age group is affected, ITP causes two distinct clinical syndromes: an acute form observed in children and a chronic
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAITP, NAIT, NATP or NAT) is a disease that affects babies in which the platelet count is decreased because the mother's immune system attacks her fetus' or newborn's platelets.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. [2] This results in a low platelet count , low red blood cells due to their breakdown , and often kidney , heart , and brain dysfunction. [ 1 ]
Oral petechiae/purpura - immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Many cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, can be left untreated, and spontaneous remission (especially in children) is not uncommon. However, counts under 50,000/μL are usually monitored with regular blood tests, and those ...
Symptoms of ITP include abnormal bleeding and bruising due to the reduction in platelet count. [20] Rh o (D) Immune Globulin Intravenous [Human; Anti-D] is indicated for use in non-splenectomized, Rh o (D)-positive children with chronic or acute ITP, adults with chronic ITP, and children and adults with ITP secondary to HIV infection. Anti-D ...
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: D69.3: 6673: D016553 Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the condition of having a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) of no known cause . Recurrent thrombosis: Hemophilia: Hemophilia A: Hemophilia B: Hemophilia C: Von Willebrand disease: Antiphospholipid syndrome: Thrombocytopenia: Glanzmann's ...
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Immune thrombocytopenia: Anti-platelet antibodies Confirmed 3.3 per 100,000 (adults), 50 per 100,000 (children) [90] Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: ADAMTS13 autoantibodies Confirmed 1-2 per million [91] Antiphospholipid syndrome: Antiphospholipid antibodies Confirmed 40-50 per 100,000 [92] Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria