Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
ITPWerlhof Disease
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📋Overview
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count due to the immune system destroying platelets. It is also known as primary immune thrombocytopenia, which is the modern preferred term. ITP leads to increased bleeding risk and bruising because platelets are essential for blood clotting.
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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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