ITP vs HSP Flashcards
1
Q
ITP antibodies vs HSP antibodies
A
Anti glycoprotein 2a-3b
ANt 1b-IX
Both are IgG antibodies
HSP - IgA
2
Q
What kind of infection precedes ITP?
A
Viral
3
Q
What advice would you give to someone after an ITP infection?
A
Avoid trauma sports/anything that might cause bleeding
4
Q
Mx of ITP
A
Nothing, self resolving
but if plts <10, give corticosteroids
no point in transfusing as the antibodies would destroy anyway
5
Q
Symptoms of ITP
A
Bruising - legs and arms
Purpura
Epistaxis =/ gingival bleed
6
Q
HSP leads to nephritis or nephrotic syndrome?
A
Glomerulonephritis:
HTN, red cell casts, proteinuria, haematuria, azootemia (high urea and creatinine), oliguria
7
Q
Mx of HSP
A
Rest and recuperate
8
Q
Epidemiology of HSP
A
3-15 yrs
