Patient characteristics
| . | Children . | Adults . | All patients . |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | 10 | 25 | 35 |
| Age range, y (median) | 2-19 (12) | 21-82 (52) | 2-82 (47) |
| Sex | F/3 M | 19 F/6 M | 26 F/9 M |
| HIV positive, no. (%) | 1 (10) | 5 (20) | 6 (17) |
| Prior splenectomy, no. (%) | 3 (30) | 16 (64) | 19 (54) |
| Evans syndrome, no. (%) | 3 (30) | 1 (4) | 4 (11) |
| Platelet count less than 20×109/L, no. (%) | 10 (100) | 21 (84) | 31 (89) |
| . | Children . | Adults . | All patients . |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | 10 | 25 | 35 |
| Age range, y (median) | 2-19 (12) | 21-82 (52) | 2-82 (47) |
| Sex | F/3 M | 19 F/6 M | 26 F/9 M |
| HIV positive, no. (%) | 1 (10) | 5 (20) | 6 (17) |
| Prior splenectomy, no. (%) | 3 (30) | 16 (64) | 19 (54) |
| Evans syndrome, no. (%) | 3 (30) | 1 (4) | 4 (11) |
| Platelet count less than 20×109/L, no. (%) | 10 (100) | 21 (84) | 31 (89) |