[Thrombopenic purpura in childhood: follow-up study of 133 cases and current perspectives on treatment].

The authors review 133 cases of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), through 17 years of follow-up in children from 2 months to 13 years of age. The clinical presentation of hemorrhagic signs, laboratory findings and different treatments employed are analyzed with special reference to recent treatment of these children.