title: Management of immune thrombocytopaenia in children: a review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide an overview of the various treatment options available in the rational management of ITP in children.
  
  
  METHODS
  Published original research findings and reviews.
  
  
  METHODS
  On-line searches for published data on immune thrombocytopaenia, idiopathic thrombocytopaenia, thrombocytopaenic purpura.
  
  
  METHODS
  Abstracts of selected articles were read and analysed to determine their relevance to this article.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All relevant articles were read in full and necessary contribution extracted for this review.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Immune thrombocytopaenic purpura is a common disorder affecting children and adults. Ongoing research into the pathogenesis is providing the basis for future treatment options. Greater consensus as to appropriate treatment strategies is needed to improve outcomes.
authors: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya.
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authors: Kariuki