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Low Platelet Count Learning Center
Causes could include:
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Decreased platelet count
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Low production of platelets in the bone marrow; Increased breakdown of platelets in the bloodstream (called intravascular) Increased breakdown of platelets in the spleen or liver (called extravascular)
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Thrombocytopenia, occurs when any of the following abnormal conditions exist: decreased production of platelets by the bone marrow increased destruction of circulating platelets increased trapping of platelets by the spleen platelet loss from hemo...
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Abnormal reductions in the number of platelets are caused when abnormalities occur in any of the following three processes: decreased platelet production by the bone marrow; increased trapping of platelets by the spleen; or a more rapid than norma...
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A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient's blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small disk-shaped blood cells produced in the bone marrow and involved in the process of blood...
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A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient's blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small disk-shaped blood cells produced in the bone marrow and involved in the process of blood...
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