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Acute intussusception can be one of the complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP. Intussusception is a type of disorder associated with blockage of the intestines while ITP is a condition in which there is bruising and bleeding due to low levels of platelets.

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Q: Is intussusception a complication of ITP?
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