Online Medical Books for Thrombocytopenia

Contents

1. Read book excerpts
2. Thrombocytopenia: Introduction
3. Thrombocytopenia Misdiagnosis
4. Thrombocytopenia Causes
5. Thrombocytopenia Complications
6. Thrombocytopenia Treatments
7. Clinical trials
8. Thrombocytopenia Overview
9. More book excerpts for Thrombocytopenia

Medical Books Excerpts

THROMBOCYTOPENIA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... 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 ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Thrombocytopenia
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count of <150,000. Mild (100,000–150,000) and moderate (50,000–100,000) thrombocytopenia are rarely associated with significant bleeding. In contrast to the deep muscle and joint bleeds seen with coagulation factor>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

THROMBOCYTOPENIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The mnemonic VINDICATE is very useful to develop a list of causes of thrombocytopenia. THROMBOCYTOPENIA V—Vascular should help the recall of DIC. ... READ EXCERPTS »

Thrombocytopenia
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Decreased Production Primary hematologic disorders    Aplastic anemia    Acute leukemia    Lymphoproliferative ... READ EXCERPTS »

Anemia: Hypoproliferative (Low Reticulocyte Count)
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Nutrient Deficiency Iron deficiency    Chronic blood loss    Pregnancy    Dietary deficiency     ... READ EXCERPTS »

Thrombocytopenia
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... The most common cause of hemorrhagic disorders, thrombocytopenia is characterized by deficiency of circulating platelets. Because platelets play a vital role in coagulation, this disease poses a serious threat to hemostasis. (See What happens in... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Thrombocytopenia
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)

... Mark D. Darrow A low platelet count is usually brought to the attention of the practitioner as the result of an automated complete blood count in an asymptomatic patient (1). I. Approach.... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Thrombocytopenia
(Handbook of Diseases)

... The most common cause of hemorrhagic disorders, thrombocytopenia is characterized by deficiency of circulating platelets. Because platelets play a vital role in coagulation, this disease poses a serious threat to hemostasis. The... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

THROMBOCYTOPENIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The mnemonic VINDICATE is very useful to develop a list of causes of thrombocytopenia. V—Vascular disorders should help the recall of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). I—Inflammation.... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

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