immune thrombocytopenic purpura

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects adults
children
platelets
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
gptkbp:canBeAcute children
gptkbp:canBeChronic adults
gptkbp:canBeSecondaryTo gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
HIV infection
hepatitis C infection
gptkbp:category autoimmune disease
hematologic disease
gptkbp:cause autoimmune reaction
low platelet count
gptkbp:complication intracranial hemorrhage
severe bleeding
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood test
platelet count
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1916
Paul Kaznelson
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label immune thrombocytopenic purpura
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:D69.3
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D007094
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis variable in adults
generally good in children
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:virus
autoimmune disease
gptkbp:symptom bleeding gums
easy bruising
prolonged bleeding
nosebleeds
petechiae
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:rituximab
gptkb:splenectomy
corticosteroids
intravenous immunoglobulin
thrombopoietin receptor agonists
gptkbp:triggeredBy vaccine
medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:chronic_immune_thrombocytopenic_purpura
gptkb:FCGR2A_gene
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8