Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

What is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder that causes low platelet levels.  The low platelet levels can cause easy and excessive bleeding and bruising.  ITP can be either acute or chronic.

The treatment for ITP depends on the symptoms, age of the patient, and platelet count. In some patients, ITP resolves on its own without any treatment.  However, for symptomatic patients, treatment can include medications such as corticosteroids, IVIG, and others.  If medication is not effective and the ITP is severe, a splenectomy may be performed.  While successful in restoring platelet levels for many patients, this option permanently increases the susceptibility to infection.

Although definitive causes for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura have not been identified, the disorder often begins following vaccination or shortly after a viral illness.

Our Recent Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Case Results

Date: September 11, 2019

Docket Number: 18-962V

Description: A 4-year-old received the MMR and varicella vaccines and developed ITP shortly thereafter.

Result: Awarded a lump sum of $50,447.06.

Date: March 25, 2019

Docket Number: 17-156V

Description: 16-year-old female who received MMR, varicella, IPV and meningococcal vaccines. Thereafter, she developed ITP symptoms and presented to the hospital 8 days later.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $124,085.46, plus an annuity.

Date: December 1, 2015

Docket Number: 13-079V

Description: 1-year-old male who received the MMR vaccine, and subsequently had bruising.  His platelets were found to be low, and he was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $157,192.60, plus an annuity for future medical needs.

Date: September 11, 2015

Docket Number: 14-430V

Description: 16-month-old male who received the MMR, Varicella, Hib, DTaP, and PCV vaccines.  Within three weeks, he had bruising and petechiae, and was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $147,889.83, plus an annuity for future medical needs.

Date: July 13, 2015

Docket Number: Docket No. 14-337V

Description: 52-year-old female who received the MMR vaccine, and within three weeks, developed a rash and was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $50,000.

Date: May 1, 2015

Docket Number: Docket No. 13-797V

Description: 18-year-old-male who received an MMR vaccine and was subsequently diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $50,685.23.

Date: November 24, 2014

Docket Number: 14-472

Description: 3-year-old male who received the MMR vaccine and experienced bruising within 2 weeks of vaccination.  He was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $50,685.23.

Date: March 13, 2014

Docket Number: 13-82V

Description: 11-year-old female who received Tdap, HPV, Varicella and Meningococcal vaccines.  Within a week, she experienced a rash, and was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $104,215.24.

Date: November 20, 2012

Docket Number: 09-0483V

Description: 50-year-old female who received the flu vaccine, and was subsequently diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $555,398.98, plus an annuity for future medical needs.

Date: October 13, 2011

Docket Number: 10-871V

Description: 2-year-old female who received the MMR vaccine.  Within three weeks, she experienced bruising, and was diagnosed with ITP.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $90,000.

Date: July 20, 2011

Docket Number: 07-149V

Description: 55-year-old male who received the DTaP vaccine.  Approximately 12 days later, he was diagnosed with ITP and chronic urticaria.

Result:

Awarded a lump sum of $45,000.