Thrombocytopenia| Sequestration From Splenomegaly

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  • Thrombocytopenia| Sequestration from splenomegaly

Etiology

  • Most commonly the result of chronic liver disease leading to portal hypertension

Symptoms

  • Often releated to underlying chronic liver dz

Physical Exam Findings

  • Muco-cuanteous bleeding
  • Findings related to chronic liver dz: icterus, jaundice, spiders, gynecomastia, ascites, edema

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