3B64.11

Secondary thrombocytopenic purpura

Púrpura trombocitopênica secundária

Category

Definition

This disease is characterised by a relative decrease in levels of platelets within the blood. This disease may present with increased bruising or haemorrhaging. Confirmation is by identification of decreased platelets in a blood sample.

Index Terms

Secondary thrombocytopenic purpurasecondary thrombocytopenia NOSSecondary thrombocytopenic purpura specified as refractoryDilutional thrombocytopenia