The Outcome of Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in childhood and the risk
factors for chronicity
Abstract
Abstract: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease
presents with isolated thrombocytopenia (thrombocyte count <
100.000/mm3) and develops due to increased thrombocyte destruction by
autoantibodies. ITP is the most common cause of pediatric
thrombocytopenia. Usually a self-limiting disease with an acute course
of 70% - 80%. However, 20% - 25% cases are chronical. These cases
are follow-up and management difficult and expensive. It is important to
distinguish events that may become chronic at the time of initial
diagnosis. In this study, we sought clues to be able to choose, which
the patient will be chronicle?