Splenomegaly in Arab children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Annals of Saudi Medicine. 1995; 15 (3): 209-11
in English
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ABSTRACT
Splenomegaly was found in 31 [55%] of 56 Arab children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Of those with splenomegaly, 84% had evidence of iron deficiency anemia compared to 48% in those without splenomegaly [P<0.001]. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of beta-thalassemia trait or history of preceding viral infection between those with or without splenomegaly. This study demonstrates a much higher prevalence of splenomegaly in Arab children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, most probably related to associated iron deficiency
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Spleen
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Splenomegaly
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Child
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. Saudi Med.
Year:
1995
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