Rheumatic diseases and immune thrombocytopenia

2018-11-09

Bertrand Godeau

In which rheumatic diseases is immune thrombocytopenia a common feature?

Bertrand Godeau, MD, PhD: Essentially in lupus and sicca syndrome. These are the two main rheumatic diseases.

It is really rare with rheumatoid arthritis and [is not associated with] scleroderma.

See also

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Signs and symptoms suspicious for ITP What signs or symptoms should raise the suspicion of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
Antithrombotic therapies: current patterns of practice and controversies A lecture by Dr Mark Crowther, from McMaster University, Canada, delivered at McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine in Kraków in May 2017.
Anticoagulation following an episode of severe bleeding What patients should not be restarted on anticoagulation therapy following an episode of severe bleeding?
A practical approach to a patient with thrombocytopenia A lecture by Prof. John Kelton, from McMaster University, Canada, delivered at McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine in Kraków in May 2016.

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