Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) frequently leads to splenectomy. Accessory spleens maybe found in a variety of locations, and may not be readily apparent. Retained accessory splenic tissue can lead to recurrent ITP, which, this report (involving multiple relapses in a single patient) demonstrates.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3468(96)90331-0 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
immune thrombocytopenic
8
thrombocytopenic purpura
8
recurrence immune
4
purpura splenectomy
4
splenectomy immune
4
purpura itp
4
itp frequently
4
frequently leads
4
leads splenectomy
4
splenectomy accessory
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!