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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating ((Page name)) from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
In 2012, the incidence of PPT was estimated to be 1600 to 18200 cases per 100,000 women. Incidence of PPT increase with patients having type 1 DM up to 25000 per 100,000 women. In 2012, the prevalence of PPT was estimated to be from 1000 to 20000, with a mean prevalence of 5000 cases per 100,000 women. PPT occurs in women in child bearing age. PPT usually affects individuals of the Mediterranean and Caucasians population race. Mongolian race is usually less affected. The majority of PPT cases are reported Europe and Japan.