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📋Overview
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a legacy term for an autoimmune disorder now commonly called Immune Thrombocytopenia. It is characterized by a low platelet count due to immune-mediated destruction and impaired platelet production, leading to increased bleeding risk.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0398650ICD-10-CM
D69.3
MeSH
D016553
SNOMED CT (US)
13172003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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