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Key articles
Rodeghiero F, Stasi R, Gernsheimer T, et al. Standardization of terminology, definitions and outcome criteria in immune thrombocytopenic purpura of adults and children: report from an international working group. Blood. 2009 Mar 12;113(11):2386-93.Full text Abstract
Nugent D, McMillan R, Nichol JL, et al. Pathogenesis of chronic immune thrombocytopenia: increased platelet destruction and/or decreased platelet production. Br J Haematol. 2009;146:585-596. Abstract
Provan D, Stasi R, Newland AC, et al. International consensus report on the investigation and management of primary immune thrombocytopenia. Blood. 2010 Jan 14;115(2):168-86.Full text Abstract
Rodeghiero F, Michel M, Gernsheimer T, et al. Standardization of bleeding assessment in immune thrombocytopenia: report from the International Working Group. Blood. 2013 Apr 4;121(14):2596-606.Full text Abstract
Neunert C, Lim W, Crowther M, et al; American Society of Hematology. The American Society of Hematology 2011 evidence-based practice guideline for immune thrombocytopenia. Blood. 2011 Apr 21;117(16):4190-207.Full text Abstract
Kojouri K, Vesely SK, Terrell DR, et al. Splenectomy for adult patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a systematic review to assess long-term platelet count responses, prediction of response, and surgical complications. Blood. 2004 Nov 1;104(9):2623-34.Full text Abstract
Myers B. Diagnosis and management of maternal thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. Br J Haematol. 2012 Jul;158(1):3-15.Full text Abstract
Gernsheimer T, James AH, Stasi R. How I treat thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. Blood. 2013 Jan 3;121(1):38-47.Full text Abstract
De Mattia D, Del Principe D, Del Vecchio GC, et al. Acute childhood idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura: AIEOP consensus guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. Haematologica. 2000 Apr;85(4):420-4.Full text Abstract
Provan D, Stasi R, Newland AC, et al. International consensus report on the investigation and management of primary immune thrombocytopenia. Blood. 2010;115:168-186. Abstract
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