RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Management of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: An Update
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 221
OP 227
VO 12
IS 3
A1 Rajasekharan Warrier
A1 Aman Chauhan
YR 2012
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/12/3/221.abstract
AB Rapid strides have been made in the field of hematology, and advances in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) management are no exception. From idiopathic to immune, the changed nomenclature is itself a testimonial to the growing awareness and improvements in the management of ITP. We discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and current management of this common pediatric disorder and summarize current guidelines for ITP treatment.