Autoimmune hemolytic and thrombocytopenic disease in the adolescent patient.
Adolescent patients with immune-mediated hematologic disorders present a challenging clinical picture. The combination of a careful history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory tests will help establish the correct diagnosis. Thoughtful consideration of therapeutic options will result in the best treatment outcomes.
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Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy