Childhood immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a bleeding disorder characterized by decreased platelet counts. Assessment of the individual bleeding risk during the course of the disease would allow more accurately guiding treatment-related decisions in these patients.
Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 30, Graz, Austria. jasmin.pansy@medunigraz.at