Research Article

Comorbidities of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Population-Based Study

Table 4

Comorbidities at the PTL of the MedDRA classification and their 26 grouping.

Grouped conditionsMedical conditions at preferred term level

BleedingEcchymosis, haemoptysis, conjunctival haemorrhage, menorrhagia, rectal haemorrhage, gastrointestinal haemorrhage , haematuria, epistaxis, haematemesis
PulmonaryRespiratory disorder, respiratory disorder
ConstitutionChills, rigors, malaise, general symptom, feeling abnormal, lethargy
Peripheral vascular diseasesPhlebitis NOS, aortic aneurysm, phlebitis, intermittent claudication
Cerebrovascular accidentCerebrovascular accident
HaematologyWhite blood cell disorder, white blood cell disorder NOS, neutropenia, anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia, anaemia NOS
ArrhythmiaAtrial fibrillation
AutoimmuneSystemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis
RenalRenal failure acute
InfectionViral infection, pneumonia, viral infection NOS, pneumonia NOS
Oral conditionsOral candidiasis, dry mouth, mouth ulceration, oral pain
HypoglycemiaHypoglycaemia, hypoglycaemia NOS
Neoplasm malignantNeoplasm malignant
Dermatological conditionsLeg ulcer (exc varicose), rash scaly, skin exfoliation, eczema gravitational, stasis dermatitis, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, folliculitis, skin ulcer, tinea NOS, rash, infected sebaceous cyst, dermatitis diaper, rash NOS
HypersensitivityHypersensitivity, hypersensitivity NOS
Breast cancerBreast cancer female NOS, breast cancer, breast cancer NOS
NeurologyConfusional state, dementia, dementia NOS, confusion
DiabetesDiabetes mellitus noninsulin-dependent, diabetes mellitus noninsulin-dependent, diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus NOS
EdemaPeripheral swelling, oedema peripheral
GenitourinaryProstatism, proctalgia
Coronary artery syndrome/myocardial infarctionAcute myocardial infarction, myocardial infarction, angina unstable
Congestive heart failureLeft ventricular failure, cardiac failure congestive
Gastro intestinalHaemorrhoids, abdominal pain lower, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, colitis, colitis NOS
OphthalmologyDry eye NEC, dry eye, eyelid ptosis, eye pain, dry eye NOS, keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Musculo-skeletal conditionsOsteoporosis, hip arthroplasty, ligament sprain, musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis NOS
Mood disorderDysthymic disorder

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