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What would unexplained bruising, purple lines around knees, somewhat low red & white blood cell counts but normal platelet count mean for young woman?
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Livido reticularis!: Livedo reticularis is a common skin finding consisting of a mottled reticulated vascular pattern that appears like a lace-like purplish discoloration of the skin. The discoloration is caused by swelling of the venules owing to obstruction of capillaries by thrombi. It can be caused by any condition that makes venules swell see picture: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/livedo_reticularis.
Answered 7/19/2020
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Discuss your: Case with a hematologist just to be sure we don't miss a serious underlying condition. Anemia and leucopenia may suggest some bone marrow problem. Best wishes!
Answered 11/28/2017
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Depends: On whether you have symptoms to go with it. The lab is not enough and the history is important.
Answered 3/23/2013
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