Immuno thrombocytopenic purpura – Clinical features | Pathophysiology & Causes | Management

Also known as Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purprua, This is an autoimmune pathology characterized by a low platelet count, purpura, and hemorrhagic episodes caused by antiplatelet autoantibodies. 1. Clinical features : 2. Gum bleeding 3. Other bleeding episodes like menorrhagia, epistaxis, Melena. 2. Pathophysiology : Mainly the cause is destruction of platelet by body itself. In chronic … Continue reading Immuno thrombocytopenic purpura – Clinical features | Pathophysiology & Causes | Management