Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Flashcards
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What is ITP
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Condition with spontaneous low platelet count causing a purpuric non-blanching rash. Production of antibodies which target and destroy platelets
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What type of reaction is ITP
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Type 2 hypersensitivity
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Presentation of ITP
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Bleeding, bruising and petechial or purpuric rash. Often history of recent viral illess
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Age of presentation of ITP
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Usually in children under 10 years
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Management of ITP
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Prednisolone, IV immunoglobulins, blood transfusions if required and platelet transfusions which only work temporarily
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Complications of ITP
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Chronic ITP, anaemia, intracranial and subarachnoid haemorrhage, GI bleeding
