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What is inferred when a patient presents with bleeding but no anatomical cause can be discovered?
What is inferred when a patient presents with bleeding but no anatomical cause can be discovered?
Which disorder is characterized by frequent bleeding episodes primarily from the nose and gastrointestinal tract?
Which disorder is characterized by frequent bleeding episodes primarily from the nose and gastrointestinal tract?
What is the typical presentation of hemarthrosis?
What is the typical presentation of hemarthrosis?
Which condition is associated with abnormal telangiectatic capillaries resulting in bleeding episodes?
Which condition is associated with abnormal telangiectatic capillaries resulting in bleeding episodes?
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In what percentage of cases do individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia develop pulmonary AVM?
In what percentage of cases do individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia develop pulmonary AVM?
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At what age, on average, does epistaxis (nosebleeds) begin in individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
At what age, on average, does epistaxis (nosebleeds) begin in individuals with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
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Which condition is characterized by the need for vitamin C to synthesize hydroxyproline, an essential constituent of collagen?
Which condition is characterized by the need for vitamin C to synthesize hydroxyproline, an essential constituent of collagen?
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Which condition is associated with (+) acute inflammatory reaction with IgA and complement components in capillaries, mesangial tissues, and small arterioles?
Which condition is associated with (+) acute inflammatory reaction with IgA and complement components in capillaries, mesangial tissues, and small arterioles?
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In which condition can glucocorticoid therapy lead to skin bleeding and easy bruising due to atrophy of supporting connective tissue?
In which condition can glucocorticoid therapy lead to skin bleeding and easy bruising due to atrophy of supporting connective tissue?
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Which disorder involves a platelet count lower than 150,000?
Which disorder involves a platelet count lower than 150,000?
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What symptom typically precedes Henoch-Schönlein purpura?
What symptom typically precedes Henoch-Schönlein purpura?
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Which condition involves vasculitis and increased vascular permeability leading to localized hemorrhage?
Which condition involves vasculitis and increased vascular permeability leading to localized hemorrhage?
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What is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of thrombocytopenia?
What is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of thrombocytopenia?
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What is a key step in evaluating a patient with thrombocytopenia?
What is a key step in evaluating a patient with thrombocytopenia?
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What is the role of calcium content in causing pseudothrombocytopenia?
What is the role of calcium content in causing pseudothrombocytopenia?
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When should a bone marrow examination be recommended in the evaluation of thrombocytopenia?
When should a bone marrow examination be recommended in the evaluation of thrombocytopenia?
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What is the fundamental defect in Glanzmann's thrombasthenia?
What is the fundamental defect in Glanzmann's thrombasthenia?
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Which condition presents with bleeding in skin, mucous membrane, recurrent epistaxis, and GI hemorrhage?
Which condition presents with bleeding in skin, mucous membrane, recurrent epistaxis, and GI hemorrhage?
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What therapy is successful in refractory or relapsing TTP?
What therapy is successful in refractory or relapsing TTP?
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Which condition is almost always due to iron deficiency, inflammation, cancer, or infection?
Which condition is almost always due to iron deficiency, inflammation, cancer, or infection?
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What is the main reason for initiating plasma exchange in TTP?
What is the main reason for initiating plasma exchange in TTP?
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Which therapy should only be used as an adjunct to plasma exchange in TTP?
Which therapy should only be used as an adjunct to plasma exchange in TTP?
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What is a common characteristic of Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia?
What is a common characteristic of Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia?
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Which drug may cause thrombocytopenia within 24 hours of initial exposure?
Which drug may cause thrombocytopenia within 24 hours of initial exposure?
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How long after the initial exposure to classic drug-dependent antibodies does thrombocytopenia typically occur?
How long after the initial exposure to classic drug-dependent antibodies does thrombocytopenia typically occur?
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What is a distinguishing feature of the thrombocytopenia caused by platelet GpIIbIIIa inhibitory drugs like abciximab?
What is a distinguishing feature of the thrombocytopenia caused by platelet GpIIbIIIa inhibitory drugs like abciximab?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia?
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Why should all drugs be suspected in a patient with thrombocytopenia without an apparent cause?
Why should all drugs be suspected in a patient with thrombocytopenia without an apparent cause?
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