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Why does my patient have thrombocytopenia?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22463825     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Thrombocytopenia, usually defined as a platelet count of less than 150,000/μL, is a common reason for a hematology consult in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. In most patients, the cause of the thrombocytopenia can be identified and treated. This article reviews the clinical approach to the patient with thrombocytopenia, the mechanisms that underlie it, and the laboratory tests available to investigate it. A practical approach to the investigation and management of thrombocytopenia in the clinical settings commonly encountered by the hematology consultant is then described.
Authors:
Ellice Y Wong; Michal G Rose
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hematology/oncology clinics of North America     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1558-1977     ISO Abbreviation:  Hematol. Oncol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2012 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-04-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709473     Medline TA:  Hematol Oncol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  231-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Yale University School of Medicine and Cancer Center, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Avenue (III-d), West Haven, CT 06516, USA.
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