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THROMBOCYTOPENIA: Excerpt from Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs

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What is the WBC count? Thrombocytopenia with a high white count suggests leukemia or myeloid metaplasia. Thrombocytopenia with a normal white count suggests idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or drug reaction. Thrombocytopenia with a low white count suggests lupus erythematosus, aplastic anemia, myelofibrosis, drugs, myelophthisic anemia, or pernicious anemia.
What is the ANA? A positive ANA in the face of thrombocytopenia and a low white count suggests lupus erythematosus.

DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP

The diagnostic workup should include a CBC, blood smear, sedimentation rate, urinalysis, serum B₁₂ , chemistry panel, ANA, serum haptoglobins, red cell survival, liver spleen scan, CT scan of the abdomen, and a hematology consult for bone marrow study.

Book Source Details

Book Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
Author(s): R. Douglas Collins
Year of Publication: 2003
Copyright Details: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, Copyright © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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"Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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"Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
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Allergic purpura
"Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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THROMBOCYTOPENIA
"Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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More About This Book:
Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
Authors: R. Douglas Collins
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2003
ISBN: 0-7817-3805-9

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