Immune thrombocytopenic purpura: A case report
We report a case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in a 5-year-old female presenting with a maxillofacial injury. The patient attended through the emergency department with marked right periorbital ecchymosis and swelling following a head first collision. This case highlights the importance o...
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2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | We report a case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in a 5-year-old female presenting with a maxillofacial injury. The patient attended through the emergency department with marked right periorbital ecchymosis and swelling following a head first collision. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of ITP, as well as consideration of a haematological cause in the presence of unexplained or excessive bruising. |
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| Item Description: | 2667-1476 10.1016/j.adoms.2022.100340 |