Platelet is disc-shaped, small cellular element in the blood, essential for blood clotting. Normally 200.000-300,000 platelets are found in 1 cubic centimeter of blood. Also called thrombocyte. 1. Acquired Bleeding Disorders - An article by Thomas G. DeLoughery, Associate Professor of Medicine. Platelet transfusion therapy and dysfunctional platelets are discussed. 2. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Where to look for more information. 3. Platelet Disorder Support Association - Information and support for those with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and other low platelet disorders 4. Thrombocytopenia - Features information on this disorder and its causes, incidence and risk factors. 5. Adult Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A guide for patients. A description of this disease followed by an in depth look. 6. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura - ITP: A look at what these words actually mean, what he causes are, who gets it, diagnosis, how it affects children and adults and pregnant women. 7. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - What it is, symptoms of ITP, diagnosis, acute and chronic forms and treatment.

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