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Platelet Function Disorder

Underlying Cause

Platelet Function Disorder Underlying Cause

Causes of platelet function disorders include:

Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Eclampsia
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Infections
Medication side effects
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Von Willebrand's disease

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Related Topics:

Bleeding disorder
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Easy bleeding
Easy bruising
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Nosebleed
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Von Willebrand's disease
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Blood in the stool
Blood in the urine
Excessive bleeding
Excessive bruising
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nosebleed
Rash

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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Platelet Function Disorder References:

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Peerschke EI. The laboratory evaluation of platelet dysfunction. Clin Lab Med. 2002 Jun;22(2):405-20.
Vinik AI, Erbas T, Park TS, Nolan R, Pittenger GL. Platelet dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2001 Aug;24(8):1476-85.