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reactive thrombocytosis |
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thrombocytosis increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood. See also thrombocythemia. autonomous thrombocytosis one resulting from a myeloproliferative disorder. reactive thrombocytosis one occurring in association with acute hemorrhage, trauma, neoplasia, etc. reactive thrombocytosis Reactive hyperthrombocytosis platelet count of ≥ 800 x 109/L–US = ≥ 800 000/µl, seen in ± 1:200 of hospital Pts Associations Acute and chronic inflammation–eg, RA, SLE, malignancies,
neonatal RDS, and after hemorrhage, surgery, trauma; in some cases of RHT–eg, burns, hypothermia, preeclampsia, low platelet numbers are present. Cf Essential thrombocytosis, Respiratory distress syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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