Immune thrombocytopenic purpura presenting in a patient after renal transplant for diabetic nephropathy

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura presenting in a patient after renal transplant for diabetic nephropathy

Abstract Background Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is primarily characterized by immune-mediated destruction of platelets in circulation. Major treatment options range from careful observation, steroids, immunosuppressive medications, immunoglobulins to splenectomy. Interestingly and rarely,...

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Main Authors: Raja Muhammad Rashid, Zahid Nabi, Ahmad Zaki Ansari, Quratul-ain Qaiser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Renal transplant
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Immunosuppression
Post-transplant thrombocytopenia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-0868-7

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