Thrombocytopenia Flashcards
1
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The most common manifestations of thrombocytopenia?
A
petechiae ecchymosis epistaxis gingival bleeding abnormal uterine bleeding
2
Q
DD Thrombocytopenia:
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1- Gestational Thrombocytopenia 2- HELLP/Preeclampsia 3- ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia 4- TTP 5- HUS
3
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Fetal–neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
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Platelet equivalent of hemolytic (Rh) disease of the newborn
Develops as a result of maternal alloimmunization to fetal platelet antigens with transplacental transfer of platelet-specific antibody and subsequent platelet destruction
4
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Characteristics of Gestational Thrombocytopenia?
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Thrombocytopenia between 100 x 109/microL and 149 x 109/microL in asymptomatic pregnant women with no history of bleeding problems
