Thrombocytopenia may be congenital or acquired.
The acquired form is more common, especially among elderly. In either case, it usually results from decreased or defective production of platelets in the bone marrow (for example, in
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Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there is an abnormally low amount of platelets. Platelets are parts of the blood that help blood to clot.... Read more »
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Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there are not enough platelets. Platelets are cells in the blood that help the blood clot. A low platelet... Read more »
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