Las plaquetas (trombocitos) son un componente de la sangre cuya función principal es detener el sangrado obstruyendo las lesiones de los vasos sanguíneos (hemostasia). Si hay demasiadas o muy pocas plaquetas, pueden ocurrir problemas de sangrado. Existen diferentes trastornos plaquetarios con diferentes síntomas.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Benign Hematology Program
A program providing diagnosis and treatment for benign (non-cancerous) blood disorders, including anemia, thrombosis, hemophilia, ITP, TTP, and HIT, with specialized care to manag…
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Hematology-Oncology (Pediatrics)
A team led by a pediatric hematologist that provides evaluation and treatment for children diagnosed with pediatric blood disorders, including anemia, clotting conditions, sickle…