Haematology

Question 1

Causes of low platelets
LAVA + DISH

Answer 1

1. LOW PLATELET PRODUCTION (LAVA)
   Lymphoma/leukaemia
   A: alcohol
   V: Viral infections (CMV/ varicella)
   A: aplastic anaemia

LOW PLATELET SURVIVAL (DISH)
D: DIC
I: ITP
S: SLE/Sarcoid
H: HELLP