Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Complicating Malignant Lymphoma: A Report of 5 Cases

Objective To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of malignant lymphoma(ML)complicated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP). Methods Based on our data and literatures, the paper analyzed the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment response of ITP complicating ML. Results Out of our 500 cases of ML, 5 cases had complicating ITP; among them, one with Hodgkin s disease HD and four with non Hodgkin s lymphoma NHL-the incidence is one percent .It was showed that ITP may occur before, coincidentall...