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I have steadily declining platelet count. Ferritin is also low. Numbers are as follows
Date Platelet Ferritin
03/24/06 139
04/04/08 138
04/10/09 152
01/19/12 141 18
04/05/13 120 13
07/22/13 113 24
08/20/13 108
I had an ultrasound and Doctor said i had a slightly enlarged spleen. I am obviously concerend and am scheduled for another round of test sin November, What are yur thoughts?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As you mentioned in this query that there is progressive depletion of platelets count and also there is enlargement of spleen as spleen enlargement is very important in this case . We call this condition as Thrombocytopenia , may be due to , 1 Decreased bone marrow production , diagnosis can be confirmed by blood film from bone marrow aspiration. 2 Increased splenic sequestration as this is evident ( as spleen is already enlarged) 3 Accelerated destruction of platelets as in case of dengue fever and many other high grade fever. Diagnosis can be confirmed by C B C and file for M P. In my opinion consult a hematologist and get his opinion as spleen is also involved . Good luck. Dr. HET
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Declining Platelet Count. Treatment?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As you mentioned in this query that there is progressive depletion of platelets count and also there is enlargement of spleen as spleen enlargement is very important in this case . We call this condition as Thrombocytopenia , may be due to , 1 Decreased bone marrow production , diagnosis can be confirmed by blood film from bone marrow aspiration. 2 Increased splenic sequestration as this is evident ( as spleen is already enlarged) 3 Accelerated destruction of platelets as in case of dengue fever and many other high grade fever. Diagnosis can be confirmed by C B C and file for M P. In my opinion consult a hematologist and get his opinion as spleen is also involved . Good luck. Dr. HET