D69.3Dagger codeAsterisk code

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Purpura and other haemorrhagic conditions

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GuidelinesImmune Thrombocytopaenic Purpura (ITP)Description Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Surgical treatment Referral ICD-10 code: D69.3 DESCRIPTION A common bleeding disorder of childhood due to the immune-mediated destruction of platelets. It occurs most frequently in children aged 2 to 5 years and often follows infection with viruses (including HIV) and medications. Chronic ITP (more than 6 months du
GuidelinesImmune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)Description General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral D69.3 DESCRIPTION A common bleeding disorder due to immune-mediated destruction of platelets. Clinically apparent associated conditions, drugs (e.g. penicillins, cephalosporins, quinine, rifampicin and heparin), or other agents that may cause thrombocytopenia must be excluded before a diagnosis of ITP can be considered. Patients with suspec
GuidelinesImmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)ICD-10 code: D69.3 See: Blood and Blood Forming Organs, Immune thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP) . Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition Chapter 5: Dermatology, 5.4. Purpura, 5.4.3 Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)