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Tooth extraction 2 years 8 months ago #68377

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Hi , my 16 year old has been diagnosed with ITP for almost 2 years now. He has saw his dentist today and been told he needs a back molar removed . He has never had a platelet count above 50 . Does anyone know the procedure ? The dentist is taking advice for heamotologist. Would really like to know what happens is these situations.
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Elaine

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Tooth extraction 2 years 8 months ago #68380

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They usually say above 50 for tooth extraction. Any treatment like IVIG or a short course of steroids would usually be used to get the count up. Your haematologist would treat for this.

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Tooth extraction 2 years 8 months ago #68383

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Thank you so much. I will hopefully get to speak to his consultant tomorrow .

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Elaine

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