A 21 year old female with a several month history of easy bruising and increased menstrual flow is evaluated for a bleeding disorder. Her platelet count is 31,000/mm3. Subsequent investigations determine that she has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). In this disorder, the low platelet count is due to which of the following?
A 21 year old female with a several month history of easy bruising and increased menstrual flow is evaluated for a bleeding disorder. Her platelet count is 31,000/mm3. Subsequent investigations determine that she has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). In this disorder, the low platelet count is due to which of the following?
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A 21 year old female with a several month history of easy bruising and increased menstrual flow is evaluated for a bleeding disorder. Her platelet count is 31,000/mm3. Subsequent investigations determine that she has idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). In this disorder, the low platelet count is due to which of the following?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Antiplatelet antibodies
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