Platelet Laboratory Markers of Failure of First-Line Treatments in Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

• Published in: Blood Vol. 144; no. Supplement 1; p. 3945
• Main Authors: Clerici, Bianca, Ghali, Claudia, Scavone, Mariangela, Fioretti, Antonella, Bossi, Elena Giovanna, Birocchi, Simone, D'Avanzo, Giovanna, Carpenedo, Monica, Caberlon, Sabrina, Podda, Gian Marco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 05.11.2024

Introduction. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is caused by a complex interplay between increased platelet destruction and/or impaired platelet production. First-line treatment includes corticosteroids (CS) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Up to 15-20% of patients are refractory to first-line tre...