Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in children has a varied course and according to duration is distinguished as newly diagnosed (<3\nmonths), persistent (3ââ?¬â??12), and chronic (>12) types. Several studies have evaluated the prognostic factors for the progression of the\ndisease, but similar works have yet to be performed in Greece.We aimed to identify prognostic markers for the three forms of the\ndisease in 57Greek children during a 13-year period. Information regarding age, gender, preceding infection, bleeding type, duration\nof symptoms and platelets at diagnosis, treatment, disease course, and immunological markers was recorded. 39 children had newly\ndiagnosed, 4 persistent, and 14 chronic disease. Chronic ITP children were more likely to be of age > 10 years (
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