the absence of signs of other identifiable causes of thrombocytopenia.
Therapeutic options include Steroids, IVIG, and Ant-Rh(d)
For patients with new Diagnosis, consultation with a hematologist is warranted:
Despite the growing number of studies that state there is a low probability of newly diagnosed leukemia presenting as isolated thrombocytopenia, the risk exists.
Bone Marrow Bx is the Gold Standard prior to starting steroids currently.
Steroids may partially treat a leukemia.
Can avoid Bone Marrow Bx if you use IVIG (which needs to be given in consultation with Hematology)
