Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura includes:
Underlying conditions discussion:
Some cases of ITP are caused by drugs, and others are associated with
infection, pregnancy, or immune disorders such as systemic lupus
erythematosus. About half of all cases are classified as "idiopathic,"
meaning the cause is unknown.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): NIDDK
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