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My 7 yr. old has abnormal blood for a 2nd time within 1 mth. she got a high white cell count and high platelets count. what does it mean? leukemia?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Various causes: How high are the white blood cells and platelet? There are other things besides the bone marrow problems or blood cancer that can explain elevation of white blood cells and platelets- such as infection, inflammation, bleeding etc. Discuss further with your pediatrician.

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Answered 4/7/2013

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