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Medical Definition of ITP
1. This is a form of autoimmune illness of unknown cause that results in the destruction of blood platelets. The platelet count becomes exceedingly low and spontaneous bleeding from the gums, gastrointestinal tract and nose can be seen. Physical examination may demonstrate enlargement of the spleen. A typical rash occurs to do microscopic haemorrhage of small blood vessels in the skin. Platelet counts under 10,000 can lead to spontaneous haemorrhage into the brain causing death. Treatment with corticosteroids is generally effective. Surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy) is reserved for some patients. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of ITP
| ISTEA ISTJ ISTM ISTP ISTR ISV ISWYDT ISWYM ITA ITIL | ITK ITM ITN ITO method ITP (current term) ITT ITU ITU-T ITV ITYM | IU IUB IUCD IUD IUI IUML IUPAC IV IV(3)beta-glucuronyl neolactotetraosylceramide sulfotransferase |
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