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International consensus report on the investigation and management of primary immune thrombocytopenia.

Authors :
Provan D
Stasi R
Newland AC
Blanchette VS
Bolton-Maggs P
Bussel JB
Chong BH
Cines DB
Gernsheimer TB
Godeau B
Grainger J
Greer I
Hunt BJ
Imbach PA
Lyons G
McMillan R
Rodeghiero F
Sanz MA
Tarantino M
Watson S
Young J
Kuter DJ
Source :
Blood [Blood] 2010 Jan 14; Vol. 115 (2), pp. 168-86. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Oct 21.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Previously published guidelines for the diagnosis and management of primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) require updating largely due to the introduction of new classes of therapeutic agents, and a greater understanding of the disease pathophysiology. However, treatment-related decisions still remain principally dependent on clinical expertise or patient preference rather than high-quality clinical trial evidence. This consensus document aims to report on new data and provide consensus-based recommendations relating to diagnosis and treatment of ITP in adults, in children, and during pregnancy. The inclusion of summary tables within this document, supported by information tables in the online appendices, is intended to aid in clinical decision making.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1528-0020
Volume :
115
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Blood
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19846889
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2009-06-225565