These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed


  • Title: Pathogenesis, laboratory, and clinical characteristics of Helicobacter pylori-associated immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
    Author: Franchini M, Plebani M, Montagnana M, Veneri D, Lippi G.
    Journal: Adv Clin Chem; 2010; 52():131-44. PubMed ID: 21275342.
    Abstract:
    Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common autoimmune disease mediated by autoantibodies against platelet glycoproteins. This hemorrhagic disorder may be primary or secondary to various illnesses, including lymphoproliferative, autoimmune, or infectious diseases. Among the latter causes, there is increasing laboratory and clinical evidence that documents a pathogenic role of Helicobacter pylori infection in ITP. The aim of this review is to analyze the current knowledge on the pathogenic, diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of H. pylori-associated ITP.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]