• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2006

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP) is characterized by the development of a specific anti-platelet autoantibody immune response mediating the development of thrombocytopenia. Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of a wide variety of autoantibodies. We experienced SLE patient whose initial symptoms were related to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP). She has a thrombocytopenia after Splenectomy and Steroid therapy on ITP and SLE. After she took Eight constitution Acupuncture treatment, thrombocytopenia has improved. We think Acupuncture will be effective treatment at autoimmune disease.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.830-832
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• 2006

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by increased peripheral platelet destruction due to antibody to platelet, which results in thrombocytopenia and cutaneous or mucosal bleeding. Bleeding generally occurs when platelet counts fall to less than $20,000/{\mu}L$. Children affected with ITP are usually healthy prior to the onset of the disease and typically present suddenly after a viral infection or insidiously with progressive petechiae, bruising, or purpura. In most cases the disease is self-limited; approximately 80% of children recover by 6 months after diagnosis, with or without treatment. Children with thrombocytopenia persisting for more than 6 months are defined as having chronic ITP. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, laboratory findings, differential diagnosis and various treatment modalities are reviewed.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권5호
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• pp.178-182
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of $CD4^+CD25^+FoxP3^+$ regulatory T cells (Treg) in the peripheral blood of patients with childhood chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) exhibiting thrombocytopenia and spontaneous remission. The findings of this study indicate the possibility of predicting spontaneous recovery and pathogenesis of childhood chronic ITP. Methods: Eleven children with chronic ITP (seven thrombocytopenic and four spontaneous remission cases; mean age, 8.8 years; range, 1.7-14.9 years) were enrolled in this study. Five healthy children and eight healthy adults were included as controls. The frequency of Treg was evaluated by flow cytometry in the peripheral blood. Results: In this study, four patients (36%) achieved spontaneous remission within 2.8 years (mean year; range, 1.0-4.4 years). The frequency of Treg was significantly lower in patients with persisting thrombocytopenia ($0.13%{\pm}0.09%$, P<0.05), than that in the patients with spontaneous remission ($0.30%{\pm}0.02%$), healthy adults controls ($0.55%{\pm}0.44%$), and healthy children controls ($0.46%{\pm}0.26%$). A significantly positive correlation was found between the frequency of Treg and the platelet count in children. Conclusion: These data suggest that a lower frequency of Treg contributes to the breakdown of self-tolerance, and may form the basis for future development of specific immunomodulatory therapies. Furthermore, Treg frequency has prognostic implication toward the natural course and long-term outcomes of childhood chronic ITP.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.183-195
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• 2004

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the concept of purpura in the western and oriental medicine. Method: We surveyed the western and oriental medical books from to recent published books. Result and Conclusion: The cause of purpura is devided into two branchs. One is sthenia syndrome includes stomach-heat, blood-heat and abnormal weather in four seasons. The other is asthenia syndrome includes deficiency of stomache energy, spleen asthenia and deficiency of Yin. In children, the cause of purpura is improper diet, inherent defect and the above things. The treatment of oriental medicine is classified into herbal medication, acupuncture therapy and external treatment

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2013

Objectives: This case report was conducted to introduce the effectiveness of herbal decoction on patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Methods: We closely observed two patients who were admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine 1 of Kyung-Hee Korean Medical Hospital due to ITP. We gave a herbal decoction to these patients and then analyzed the changes in their general conditions as well as blood test results. Results and Conclusions: The treatment with herbal decoctions was helpful for ITP patients.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.677-682
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• 2000

Idopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP) is the most common autoimmune hematologic disorder. The use of glucocorticoids and splenectomy have been the mainstays of treatment of ITP Some studies have shown that chinese herbal medicine treatment increase platelet count level of ITP patients. However, there is a lack of research considering oriental herbal medicine with ITP, in korea. A 33-year-old female who had diagnosed ITP on Mar 1999, was treated herbal medicine for decreased platelet count level$(34000/{\mu}l)$ that was identified on regular follow-up. this patient's platelet count level was get to normal$(139000/{\mu}l)$ by BuQiSheXue(補氣攝血) pattern herbal medicine that composed with Radix Astragali(黃?), Herba Agrimoniae(仙鶴草), Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae(白朮), Radix codonopsis(黨參), etc. I report the case with a review of literature.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.117-120
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• 2015

인플루엔자 백신 접종에 의한 특발성 혈소판 감소증은 드물게 나타나지만, 인플루엔자 감염환자에서 병발한 혈소판 감소성 자색반증은 거의 보고된 바가 없다. 특이 병력 없던 건강한 5세 남자 환자가 고열과 독감 증상으로 내원하였으며, 혈액검사에서 심한 혈소판 감소증을 보였다. 환아는 신속항원검사, 실시간 중합효소연쇄반응을 통해 B형 인플루엔자 감염을 확진받았으며, 골수 천자 및 생검을 포함한 다른 검사실 검사상 혈소판 감소를 유발할만한 다른 원인은 보이지 않았다. 환아는 정맥 면역글로불린과 프레드니솔론 투여로 정상 혈소판 수치를 회복하였다. 본 증례는 B형 인플루엔자로 인한 혈소판 감소성 자색반증의 첫번째 증례이다. 드물지만 인플루엔자 감염에서도 이처럼 심한 혈소판 감소가 동반될 수 있으므로 외래에서 독감 의증 환자를 진찰할 때에는 멍이나 출혈 흔적 등을 놓치지 않도록 세밀하게 진찰해야 하고 의심이 될 때에는 혈액 검사가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 1998

목 적 : 1987년 정주용 면역글로불린(Intravenous immunoglobulin: IVIG)에 의한 급성신부전의 첫 증례가 보고된 이후 성인에서는 고용량의 IVIG와 관련된 신손상의 보고들이 다수 있었다. 이에 저자들은 고용량 IVIG의 사용이 보편화되어 있는 가와사끼병과 특발성 혈소판 감소성 자반증 환아에서 IVIG의 신독성 여부를 관찰하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1996년 1월에서 8월까지 이대 부속 목동 병원에 입원하여 가와사끼병(23례)과 특발성 혈소판 감소성 자반증(7례)으로 고용량의 정주용 면역글로불린(2 g/kg)을 투여받은 환아를 대상으로 하였다. IVIG투여후 1일, 3일에 요량, BUN, 혈청 creatinine, Ccr, FENa, TRP, 24 시간뇨 ${\beta}_2$-microglobulin/cr 비 및 microalbumin/cr 비의 변화를 관찰하였다. 통계는 repeated measurement ANOVA test와 t-test를 사용하여 검정하였다. 결 과 : 고용량의 IVIG 투여후에 요량, BUN, 혈청 creatinine, Ccr, TRP, 24 시간뇨 ${\beta}_2$-microglobulin/cr 비 및 microalbumin/cr비의 유의한 변화는 없었다. IVIG투여후 1일에 일시적으로 증가한 FENa만이 유의한 변화였다. 결 론 : 소아에서 흔히 사용되는 고용량 IVIG는 정상 신기능 상태에서는 유의한 신손상을 일으키지 않았다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.833-838
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• 2006

Giant platelet syndrome is a group of unique disorders characterized by the presence of abnormally large platelets, and usually accompanied by thrombocytopenia. Most cases of giant platelets are encountered in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP). In contrast, inherited giant platelet disorders, a group of heterogeneous diseases, are rare. Bernard-Soulier syndrome and its variants, and MYH9 related diseases have been defined at the molecular level. Abnormalities in transcription factors are implicated in a couple of macrothrombocytopenia syndromes. However, the molecular defects are unknown in gray platelet syndrome. It is important to make a proper diagnosis of congenital macrothrombocytopenia to avoid unnecessary medications and potentially dangerous treatment for presumed ITP.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.204-208
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• 2008

목 적 : 본 연구는 소아 급성 ITP에서 IVIG 치료 후 호중구 감소의 빈도와 정도 및 경과 등을 알아보기 위하여 시행되었다. 방 법 : 2001년 1월부터 2006년 6월까지 부산대학교병원에서 급성 ITP로 진단받은 소아 환자 총 54례를 대상으로 하였다. 이중 IVIG를 투여한 군이 42례, Anti-D Ig을 투여한 군이 12례이었으며, 각각의 투여 후에 백혈구 및 호중구 수를 비교하였다. 또한 IVIG의 투여 방법 및 투여 횟수에 따른 백혈구 및 호중구 수도 비교하였다. 결 과 : IVIG 투여 군과 Anti-D Ig 투여 군에서 투여 직전의 백혈구 및 호중구 수의 차이는 없었으나, 투여 후에는 IVIG 투여군에서 42례 중 32례(76.2%)가 투여 전에 비해 호중구 수가 50% 이상 감소하였고, 투여 종료 후 1일째에 호중구수가 최저로 감소하였다. 한편 Anti-D Ig 투여군에서는 12례 중 2례(16.7 %)만이 투여 전 호중구 수에 비해 50% 이상으로 감소하였다. 첫 번째 IVIG 투여군(42례)과 재투여군(7례)에서 호중구 수의 감소는 통계학적인 차이가 없었다. IVIG 투여 방법에 따른 호중구 수의 감소는 5일간 투여군과 2일간 투여군 사이에 통계학적인 차이가 없었다. 면역글로불린 투여 후에 발생한 호중구 감소는 평균 투여 종료 7일 후에 39례 중 38례(97%)에서 자연적으로 회복되었다. 결 론 : 소아 ITP 환자에서 IVIG 투여 후에 호중구 감소가 비교적 흔하게 발생되며, 이는 일시적인 현상으로 대부분 자연적으로 회복되는 것으로 생각된다.