STUDY OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Dr. Kuldeepsinh Chavda; Dr. Nikhil Gupta; Dr. Archana N. Shah

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

STUDY OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Dr. Kuldeepsinh Chavda, Dr. Nikhil Gupta, Dr. Archana N. Shah

Abstract :

Introduction : Normal platelet count is 150–450 x 109 /L. Platelet count less than the 150 x 109 /L is called thrombocytopenia. Materials and Methods : A observational analytic retrospective study conducted over 2 year (from August 2016 to July2018). 100 cases were enrolled in the study after written informed consent for participation in study as well as usage of data for study purpose. Observation and Conclusion : Majority of patients had mild to moderate thrombocytopenia. Majority of patients had no Bleeding Manifestations – epistaxis, petechiae, ecchymosis were seen in patients with severe thrombocytopenia. Severe thrombocytopenia in patients of Viral illnesses showed a tendency for manifest bleed. Dengue illnesses, Malaria, Enteric fever and other illnesses had mild to moderate thrombocytopenia; severe thrombocytopenia was seen in patients of ITP and Snake bite. Thrombocytopenia was also observed in patients with nutritional deficiencies.