Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia What every physician needs to know about thrombocytopenia: The evaluation of a patient with thrombocytopenia requires two initial steps. The first step is to exclude life-threatening conditions associated with thrombocytopenia: Acute leukemia – Besides a low platelet count, white blood cells, and hemoglobin levels are usually abnormal and constitutional symptoms, such as fever and…