Abstract:To date, immunoglobulin preparations and corticosteroids are the most important therapeutic principles in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Initial treatment with high-dose immunoglobulins (HD-IgG) as well as the following prednisone therapy, however, were only of short lasting success in three children with newly diagnosed ITP. Recurrent bleeding tendency tempted to combine both drugs. A desired longterm elevation of platelet counts, however, was not achieved. Administration of Anti-Rho (D) to two of… Show more
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