Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura with Pre-Retinal Macular Hemorrhage in a 19 Year Old Nigeria Female: Vitreo-Retina

Nkiruka N.M. Okoloagu; Ezekiel N. Ekweremadu; Chima E. Edoga

Authors

Nkiruka N.M. Okoloagu Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu.
Ezekiel N. Ekweremadu Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu.
Chima E. Edoga Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu.

Abstract

Introduction: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired hemorrhagic disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia with a platelet count less than150 x 109/L, a purpuric rash, a normal bone marrow and the absence of signs of other identifiable causes of thrombocytopenia. ITP is classified as acute or chronic (persistence of thrombocytopenia for more than 6 months from the initial presentation of signs and symptoms). Acute ITP is more prevalent among children younger than 10years of age and males and females are affected equally. Chronic ITP affects adolescents more often than younger children, with females more affected than males.¹

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