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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Alternative Names: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura; ITP Symptoms: Bruising Nosebleed or oral bleeding Bleeding into the skin - also called pinpoint red spots and petechial rash Abnormally heavy menstruation Signs and tests: Tests include: Complete blood count (CBC) shows low platelet count. Bone marrow aspiration or biopsy appears normal. PTT (coagulation studies) is normal. PT (coagulation studies) is normal. Platelet associated antibodies may be detected.

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