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PAEDS YEAR 4 > Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura HAEM > Flashcards

Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura HAEM Flashcards

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ITP

A

low platelet count, type 2 hypersensitivity reaction

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what does it commonly follow

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virus

vaccination

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signs

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purpuric rash

all normal signs otherwise

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investigations

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FBC
blood film
bone marrow - only if atypical features (lymph nodes/splenomegaly/high or low WBC)

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management

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resolves on its own

platelet count <10 or significant bleeding:
oral/IV steroids
platelet transfusion

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