Hunter M L, Hunter B, Lesser S
Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
Br Dent J. 1997 Jul 12;183(1):27-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4809422.
Acute idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura is the most common of the thrombocytopaenias of childhood. Clinically it is associated with petechiae, mucocutaneous bleeding and occasionally haemorrhage into tissues. The oral mucosa is frequently involved. This paper describes a case presenting in general dental practice.