Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

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Complications

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Dangerous internal bleeding can occur when your platelet count falls below 10,000 platelets per microliter. Though rare, severe thrombocytopenia can cause bleeding into the brain or intestines, which can be fatal.

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References
  1. Landaw SA, et al. Approach to the adult patient with thrombocytopenia. http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed Jan. 18, 2012.
  2. George JN. Evaluation and management of thrombocytopenia by primary care physicians. http://www.uptodate.com/index. Accessed Jan. 18, 2012.
  3. Thrombocytopenia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thcp/thcp_all.html. Accessed Jan. 18, 2012.
DS00691 April 6, 2012

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