Immune thrombocytopenic purpura: A case report

Abstract

We report a case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in a 5-year-old female presenting with a maxillofacial injury. The patient attended through the emergency department with marked right periorbital ecchymosis and swelling following a head first collision. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of ITP, as well as consideration of a haematological cause in the presence of unexplained or excessive bruising.

Keywords

• Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
• Trauma
• Bruising
• Paediatric
• Emergency