JAPANESE JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Vol. 54 No. 10       2008

ISSN: 0021-5163      UBIC: 151-J

ABSTRACT

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a common hemorrhagic disorder in childhood but rarely occurs in infancy. We report on a 7-month-old girl who presented with swelling of the cheek. ITP was diagnosed on the basis of the history, physical examination, complete blood count, and CT scans. Because the platelet count was 0.4 X 104/µl, we referred her to a pediatrician. She was hospitalized immediately and was given human immunoglobulin (2 g/kg). On the fourth day in the hospital, her platelet count returned to the normal range. She left the hospital on the seventh day. At present, 1 year has passed since treatment, and no recurrence has been detected. When ITP is discovered in infants with cheek traumatic injury, immediate diagnosis and treatment according to the acute childhood ITP guidelines are necessary. Keywords: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP, infancy, traumatic injury, human immunoglobulin.

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