title: [Intracranial hemorrhage in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) (author's transl)].
abstract: Intracranial hemorrhage is a rare, lifethreatening complication of immun-allergic thrombocytopenia (ITP). A 4 8 1/2 year old boy, who developed intracranial hemorrhage while receiving long term steroid treatment for ITP, was successfully managed by emergency splenectomy. Possible treatment for this condition is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D013156:Splenectomy
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone
vernacular_title: Intrakranielle Blutung bei idiopathischer thrombozytopenischer Purpura (ITP)