ITP

Question 1

In ITP antibodies are directed against ?

Answer 1

glycoprotein IIb/IIIa or Ib-V-IX complex

Question 2

X

Question 3

X

Question 4

Presentation of ITP?

Answer 4

petechiae, purpura

bleeding (e.g. epistaxis)

catastrophic bleeding (e.g. intracranial) is not a common presentation

Question 5

Diagnosis of ITP

Answer 5

Isolated thrombocytopenia

Question 6

Management of ITP

Answer 6

Prednisolone

pooled normal human immunoglobulin (IVIG)