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Blood Disorders: Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia


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TN is a 21-year-old male who went to his campus health center. He complained of feeling weak and tired and that he had a persistent sore throat. He reported that he had been experiencing frequent nose bleeds and bleeding from his gums. Upon examination, TN appeared pale, had petechiae on his chest and back, had ecchymoses on his limbs, and had a low-grade fever. Peripheral blood tests were performed. Following a subsequent bone marrow biopsy, TN was diagnosed with idiopathic aplastic anemia. Continue Reading >


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