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The major goal in the treatment of acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is to increase
the platelet count above the critical level of 20,000/mm3 to avoid intracranial hemorrhage.
We have treated eighteen children with acute ITP whose platelet count were below 20,000/mm3 at
initial diagnosis. Thirteen of 18 patients (group A) received IV methylprednisolone (IVMP) 10〜20
mg/kg/day for 5 days from the day of... |
