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What causes ow count and enlarged platelets? female, 64 yrs. old

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Platelets: Some disorders like may-hegglin anomaly, grey platelet syndrome, sebastian syndrome are classified as macrothrombocytooenias which means platelets are low in number but large in size. See a hematologist!

Answered 3/2/2013

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