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Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in children: predictive factors and outcome

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Coccia P., Ruggiero A., Attinà G., Cerchiara G., Battista A., Arena R., Scalzone M., Puma N., Ridola V., Riccardi R.

Open Medicine

2012

vol. 7

issue 4

525-528

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is the most common cause of acquired thrombocytopenia in children. In 20% of cases, this condition is classified as chronic when the thrombocytopenia is persistent 6 months after diagnosis. The aim of the present study is to identify the potential factors correlating with a favorable outcome in patients with chronic ITP. Some 71 patients affected by ITP were retrospectively analyzed. Results show a higher rate of spontaneous recovery that is statistically significant for patients with platelet count at diagnosis <20,000/µL. These observations suggest the possibility to delay or avoid aggressive surgical treatment for these patients.

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1 Open Medicine

1 2012

1 Arena R.

1 Attinà G.

1 Battista A.

1 Cerchiara G.

1 Coccia P.

1 Puma N.

1 Riccardi R.

1 Ridola V.

1 Ruggiero A.

1 Scalzone M.

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Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in children: predictive factors and outcome