Abstract:BackgroundIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies against platelet glycoproteins.Glucocorticoids are the first treatment choice. Splenectomy and other alternatives (rituximab, cyclophosphamide or azathioprine) are used if there is no response or relapse.Severe bleeding is treated with immunoglobulins achieving rapid but transient increases in platelets.Romiplostim and eltrombopag, novel thrombopoietin receptor agonists, induce platelet proliferation and different… Show more
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