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

  department###  [Benign Hematology Program](/departments/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Hematology-Oncology (Pediatrics)](/departments/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…