A condition in which platelets (blood cells that cause blood clots to form) are destroyed by the immune system. The low platelet count causes easy bruising and bleeding, which may be seen as purple areas in the skin, mucous membranes, and outer linings of organs. Also called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
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This is a form of autoimmune illness of unknown cause that results in the destruction of blood platelets. The platelet count becomes exceedingly low and spontaneous bleeding from the gums, gastrointestinal tract and nose can be seen. Physical examination may demonstrate enlargement of the spleen. A typical rash occurs to do microscopic haemorrhage ...
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; inosine 5′-triphosphate.
ITP: 1. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. (Original use.) 2. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. (Newer use). Note: Immune thrombytopenic purpura is now the preferred designation for the disease. It specifies the immune nature of the disease. And it includes the cases of the disease with known causes as well as the cases of unknown origin.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura