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My husband has had a low count of platlets and evidence of red marrow reconversion. are these related? should he go to a hematologist

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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Yes, yes: They can be related. I recommend hematologist.

Answered 2/7/2014

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