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Is immune thrombocytopenia (1) a hematological malignancy itself and (2) has it been reasonably established that this condition is sometimes caused by a hematological malignancy? any answer to either of these questions would be much appreciated.
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Not malignant: visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura/symptoms-causes/syc-20352325
Answered 5/11/2020
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