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Acquired platelet function defect

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Blood clot formation

Blood clot formation

Blood clots

Acquired platelet function defect

Alternative Names:

Acquired qualitative platelet disorders; Acquired disorders of platelet function
Symptoms:

Nosebleeds
Prolonged bleeding, bruising easily
Bleeding under the skin or in the muscles (soft tissues)
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Abnormal menstrual periods
- Heavy menstrual periods (menorrhagia )
- Prolonged menstrual bleeding (more than five days per menstrual period)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting blood or vomiting material that resembles coffee grounds
- Bloody or dark black or tarry bowel movements (melena )
Skin rash
- Pinpoint red spots (petechiae )
- Bruises (ecchymoses )
- Multiple lesions
Urine - abnormal color (blood in the urine )

Signs and tests:

Platelet aggregation test
Prolonged bleeding time
Normal, high, or low platelet count
Normal PT and PTT results

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