Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 77-80, May 2010

Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in an elderly adult: a case study

  • Robert N. Pedowitz, DO, FACOFP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Robert N. Pedowitz, 13th Street, Bordentown, NJ 08505-4449

Bordentown Family Medical Center, Bordentown, NJ

Summary 

The paper is a case study of an 81-year-old female with an acute onset of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This diagnosis is rare in adults, and this article discusses the patient's clinical presentation and a review of ITP.

Keywords: Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP, Adult ITP

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PII: S1877-573X(09)00107-5

doi:10.1016/j.osfp.2009.10.003

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 77-80, May 2010

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