São Simão, T.Salgado, M.Costa, E.Barbot, J.2012-09-132012-09-132012-03Nascer e Crescer 2012; 21(1): 61-620872-0754http://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/1315The immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a controversial disease. The generality of the literature argues that a historical objective clinical examination and a blood count with careful observation of the peripheral blood smear is sufficient for diagnosis. Some cases contradict this belief.porImmune thrombocytopenic purpuravaricellacytopeniaCaso hematológico: Púrpura Trombocitopénica IdiopáticaHematologic case: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpurajournal article