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What if i always run a highwbc & have itp & had my spleen removed; which wa filled with wbc. also have graves?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

A certain: Portion of WBC live in the spleen. Most patients post splenectomy run an elevated wbc. Perfectly expected.

Answered 9/29/2016

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