title: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
abstract: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is defined as a hematologic disorder, characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia without a clinically apparent cause. The major causes of accelerated platelet consumption include immune thrombocytopenia, decreased bone marrow production, and increased splenic sequestration. The clinical presentation may be acute with severe bleeding, or insidious with slow development with mild or no symptoms. The initial laboratory tests useful at the first visit to predict future diagnosis were erythrocyte count, leukocyte count, anti-glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antibodies, reticulated platelets, plasma thrombopoietin level. Treatment should be restricted to those patients with moderate or severe thrombocytopenia who are bleeding or at risk of bleeding. We present a case report on ITP with clinical presentation, diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kayal
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jayachandran
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Khushboo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: Hematoma; idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; petechiae; platelets