Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Definition Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a bleeding disorder characterized by too few platelets in the blood. This is because platelets are being destroyed by the immune system. Idiopathic means the exact cause of the disease is unknown. Because more… related searches:splenectomy
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Spleen removal
…EMERGENCY: * Trauma to the spleen with uncontrolled bleeding * Spontaneous rupture (extremely rare) ELECTIVE: * Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) * Congenital or acquired hemolytic anemia * Thrombosis (clot) of the splenic blood vessels * Portal hypertension and hypersplenism * Hereditary spherocytosis… related searches:laparoscopic splenectomy | splenectomy
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Early symptomatic HIV infection
…smear that shows cervical dysplasia * recurrent herpes zoster -- herpes infection that occurs over a very small patch of skin * a rare disease called ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) -- where the number of platelets in the bloodstream is very low Exams and Tests * HIV ELISA/Western blot positive… related searches:hiv symptoms | seborrheic dermatitis | hiv | thrush
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Platelet count
…be: * Cancer chemotherapy * Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) * Hemolytic anemia * Hypersplenism * Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) * Leukemia * Massive blood transfusion * Prosthetic heart valve If the number is higher than normal (thrombocytosis), the cause may be: * Anemia * Certain… related searches:splenectomy
Disease Types
…experience prolonged bleeding when they are cut. Thrombocytopenia most commonly results from idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura, commonly known as ITP. Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP) is a rare disease of uncertain origin characterized by hemolytic anemia, low platelet counts renal failure… related searches:spleen cysts | spleen | cyst | splenectomy
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de Salud - Púrpura trombocitopénica idiopática (ITP)
Púrpura trombocitopénica idiopática (ITP) Definición Es un trastorno hemorrágico, caracterizado por la presencia de muy pocas plaquetas en la sangre, debido a que éstas están siendo destruidas por el sistema inmunitario. Idiopática quiere decir que se desconoce la causa exacta de la enfermedad…
Anemia Q & A
…to have thalassemia minor, usually have mild anemia and are treated with medications, the occasional transfusion or nothing at all. * What is ITP? ITP or idiopathic or immune thrombocytopenia purpura is a disease of the spleen in which antibodies are produced by the spleen against platelets. The spleen… related searches:splenectomy | spleen
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Purpura
…be due to: * Drugs that prevent platelets from forming * Hemangioma * Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) * Immune neonatal thrombocytopenia (can occur in infants whose mothers have ITP) * Meningococcemia When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your doctor for an appointment if you have signs…
October 11, 2007
…developmental biology. Douglas J. Harrison, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Harrison's areas of interests include, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, ITP, platelet disorders, and developmental biology. Jennifer Greene Welch, M.D. Dr. Welch's areas of research interests include: osteonecrosis, leukemia…
