Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenia is indexed under Hematologic, Platelet Disorders. Also known as ITP, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
- US prevalence
- ~60,000 adults; ~20,000 children Source: ASH; PDSA. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
- ICD-10-CM codes
- D69.3
- Typical onset
- Children: 2-6 years (often self-limiting); Adults: 20-50 and >60
- Course
- managed
- Body systems
- hematologic
- Sex differences
- Adult chronic ITP: F:M ~2:1; childhood: equal
- Racial and ethnic differences
- Limited population-level data
What this page does not establish
These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.
Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.
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