A Case of Epistaxis as the First Sign of Acute Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired thrombocytopenia caused by the action of autoantibodies against platelet antigens. It is traditionally defined by a platelet count of less than 10 × 104/μL. Most patients with ITP are asymptomatic; however, symptoms have been confirmed in some...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Otolaryngology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6612939 |