- Original Article
- An effect of IV methylprednisolone in acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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Jin Kuk Kim, Kyeong Hee Hong, Tae Gyu Whang, Soon Yong Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(9):1240-1245. Published online September 30, 1991
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The major goal in the treatment of acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is to increase
the platelet count above the critical level of 20,000/mm3 to avoid intracranial hemorrhage.
We have treated eighteen children with acute ITP whose platelet count were below 20,000/mm3 at
initial diagnosis. Thirteen of 18 patients (group A) received IV methylprednisolone (IVMP) 10〜20
mg/kg/day for 5 days from the day of... |
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