Thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombocytopenic purpura
Classification and external resources
MeSH	D011696

Thrombocytopenic purpura are purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of causes.

Types

By tradition, the term idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is used when the cause is idiopathic. However, most cases are now considered to be immune-mediated.

Another form is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

See also

• Hematopoietic ulcer
• Aspirin