Abstract |
In this preliminary study, the value of different platelet parameters, measured by the ADVIA120 Analyzer, in predicting the immediate response to intravenous immunoglobulin or intravenous anti-RhoD was assessed in 31 patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The number of large platelets pre-treatment was the only independent predictor of the 24 hour-platelet increase.
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Authors | Marc Michel, Felix Kreidel, E Sabrinah Chapman, David Zelmanovic, James B Bussel |
Journal | Haematologica
(Haematologica)
Vol. 90
Issue 12
Pg. 1715-6
(Dec 2005)
ISSN: 1592-8721 [Electronic] Italy |
PMID | 16330456
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Evaluation Study, Letter)
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Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Isoantibodies
- RHO(D) antibody
- Rho(D) Immune Globulin
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Blood Platelets
(ultrastructure)
- Cell Size
- Child
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
(therapeutic use)
- Isoantibodies
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pilot Projects
- Platelet Count
- Prognosis
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic
(blood, mortality, surgery, therapy)
- Rho(D) Immune Globulin
- Splenectomy
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