Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects platelets
both children and adults
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:ITP
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
gptkbp:autoantibodyTarget platelet glycoproteins
gptkbp:canBeAcute children
gptkbp:canBeChronic adults
gptkbp:cause autoimmune reaction
gptkbp:characterizedBy low platelet count
gptkbp:complication severe bleeding
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood test
bone marrow biopsy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1916
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:D69.3
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor recent viral infection
gptkbp:symptom bleeding gums
easy bruising
nosebleeds
petechiae
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:rituximab
gptkb:splenectomy
corticosteroids
intravenous immunoglobulin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ITP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7