Case Study Analysis
Ashley Fitzgerald
Walden University
NURS 6501- Advanced Pathophysiology
Dr. Yvette Glenn
November 9, 2020
Introduction
The 14 years old female who was brought to the urgent care by her m
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Case Study Analysis
Ashley Fitzgerald
Walden University
NURS 6501- Advanced Pathophysiology
Dr. Yvette Glenn
November 9, 2020
Introduction
The 14 years old female who was brought to the urgent care by her mother with
abnormal number of bruises, and funny looking red splotches on her leg demonstrates a
bleeding disorder, and is related to immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Immune
thrombocytopenia platelets (ITP) is a medical condition that causes an individual to bruise or
bleed excessively. It is an autoimmune disorder with autoantibodies which is associated with
decreased platelet production and speed up the destruction of platelets. A diminish immune
system may be prompted by or be attributed to immune thrombocytopenia platelets (Hossein,
et al., 2020). This is due to a decrease in the levels of platelets which are cells that are
responsible for blood clotting (Khan et al., 2017). The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on
why the patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia
platelets (ITP).
Why a Patient Would Need a Splenectomy After a Diagnosis of ITP
Prior to the introduction and development of drug therapy, splenectomy was used as
the principal treatment of immune thrombocytopenia platelets (ITP). This is still being
carried out today especially with patient with chronic immune thrombocytopenia platelets
(ITP). Splenectomy itself is defined as the surgical removal of the spleen, a small, and hand-
sized organ that is located in front of the left kidney, and behind the stomach. Splenectomy
has been identified as the most effective therapy for a dependent immune thrombocytopenia
(IPT). It is one of the paramount treatment modalities for patients with continuous and
chronic immune thrombocytopenia platelet who do not positively respond to medical therapy
or who continue to depend on steroid with notable and constant bleeding.
Immune thrombocytopenia platelet is an immune disorder wherein blood fails to clot,
and when this happens, it can cause excessive bleeding. Acute immune thrombocytopenia
platelets (ITP) is identified by a platelet count of less than 100 000 cells/mm3 usually with
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