My father had decreased platelet count 1 year after autologous BMT [bone marrow transplant / stem cell transplant]. On biopsy he is still in remission and doctor says that he has developed secondary ITP [idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura] post transplant.
I dont know what to do. Can anyone guide me?
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mahajansk - Name: Gaurav Mahajan
- Who do you know with myeloma?: my father
- When were you/they diagnosed?: october 2012
- Age at diagnosis: 63
Re: Decrease in platelet count 1 year post transplant
"In mild cases, only careful observation may be required but very low counts or significant bleeding may prompt treatment with corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, anti-D immunoglobulin, or immunosuppressive drugs. Refractory ITP (not responsive to conventional treatment) may require splenectomy, the surgical removal of the spleen. Platelet transfusions may be used in severe bleeding together with a very low count. Sometimes the body may compensate by making abnormally large platelets."
I wouldn't worry too much about it as it seems that treatment is available if needed.
I wouldn't worry too much about it as it seems that treatment is available if needed.
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blair77 - Who do you know with myeloma?: My husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: April 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 43
Re: Decrease in platelet count 1 year post transplant
Your doctor should be able to guide you on whether or not this needs treatment currently. Some cases of ITP, if not severe, can be monitored.
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Dr. Jason Valent - Name: Jason Valent, M.D.
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