Anti-platelet antibodies in childhood immune thrombocytopenia: Prevalence and prognostic implications.

David E SchmidtKatja M J Heitink-PolleLeendert PorcelijnC Ellen van der SchootGestur VidarssonMarrie C A BruinMasja de Haas

Published in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2020)

Testing for circulating anti-platelet antibodies may be helpful for the clinical prognostication and the guidance of treatment decisions in newly diagnosed childhood ITP. Our data suggest that the development of even more sensitive tests may further improve the clinical value of antibody testing.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
risk factors
early life