Diagnosis and management of typical, newly diagnosed primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) of childhood

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2018) on “Diagnosis and management of typical, newly diagnosed primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) of childhood”. This practice point applies to children aged 90 days through 17 years who have typical, newly diagnosed primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Current recommendations on management and information from recent studies are summarized with the goal of decreasing variable practice among providers and improving patient-centred care. Options for initially managing young patients with ITP who experience bruising, petechiae.

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