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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic P... : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Decreased platelet count

Causes Overview Articles

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
This disease may be caused by the lack of an enzyme (a type of protein) that is involved in blood clotting. Not having enough of this enzyme causes clotting to occur.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009

Specific Causes Articles

Platelet Count
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Platelet Count
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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