Thrombocytopenia and anemia in infants and children.
Thrombocytopenia and anemia are the two most common hematologic conditions seen in the pediatric emergency department. Providers of emergency pediatric care must have an understanding of the causes and therapies for the various conditions that result from thrombocytopenia and anemia. This article reviews the common causes of isolated thrombocytopenia and anemia in infancy and childhood.
Recht
Michael
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Hematology Consult Service, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. rechtm@ohsu.edu
D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004900:Erythroblasts; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D034061:Thrombopoiesis