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Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Thrombopenic Purpura)

1470  relevant articles (75 outcomes, 84 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Any form of purpura in which the PLATELET COUNT is decreased. Many forms are thought to be caused by immunological mechanisms.

Also Known As:
Thrombopenic Purpura; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic; Purpuras, Thrombocytopenic; Purpuras, Thrombopenic; Thrombocytopenic Purpuras; Thrombopenic Purpuras; Purpura, Thrombopenic

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia)
2. Infection
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sacks Disease)
4. Rheumatoid Arthritis
5. B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)

Experts

1. Bussel, James B: 12 articles (01/2008 - 03/2002)
2. Tarantino, Michael D: 6 articles (06/2007 - 06/2003)
3. Vianelli, Nicola: 4 articles (09/2008 - 01/2005)
4. George, James N: 4 articles (01/2008 - 06/2003)
5. McMillan, Robert: 4 articles (01/2008 - 09/2002)
6. Buchanan, George R: 4 articles (05/2007 - 02/2004)
7. McMillan, R: 4 articles (03/2003 - 07/2000)
8. Sandler, S G: 4 articles (11/2001 - 03/2000)
9. Bussel, J B: 4 articles (05/2001 - 01/2000)
10. Baccarani, Michele: 3 articles (09/2008 - 07/2006)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Thrombocytopenic Purpura:
1. Inosine Triphosphate (ITP)IBA
2. rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
3. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
4. Immunoglobulin G (IgG)IBA
5. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)IBA
6. Danazol (Azol)FDA LinkGeneric
7. RHO(D) antibody (anti-D)IBA
8. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
9. AutoantibodiesIBA
10. AntibodiesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Splenectomy
2. Platelet Transfusion (Blood Platelet Transfusions)
3. Plasma Exchange
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Colectomy

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