Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
ITP is a hemorrhagic disorder in which thrombocytopenia is associated with increased peripheral destruction of platelets. It is a syndrome of different diseases, all of which have in common shortened platelet survival owing to the presence of an antiplatelet antibody. Most cases are secondary to an identifiable etiologic agent.[1]References
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Koller, C.A. Med. Clin. North Am. (1980) [Pubmed]
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