Thrombocytopenic purpura
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Thrombocytopenic purpura | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Purpura | |
Specialty | Immunology, hematology ![]() |
Thrombocytopenic purpura are purpura associated with a reduction in circulating blood platelets which can result from a variety of causes,[1] such as kaposi sarcoma.
Types[edit]
By tradition, the term idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is used when the cause is idiopathic. However, most cases are now considered to be immune-mediated.[citation needed]
Another form is thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.[citation needed]
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis is done by the help of symptoms and only blood count abnormality is thrombocytopenia.
Treatment[edit]
![]() | This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (September 2017) |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Classification |
---|
This article about a disease of the blood or immune system is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |