She has thrombocytopenia, likely related to immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in this patient with other underlying autoimmune conditions. Initial treatment is prednisone. Refractory cases can be treated by splenectomy.
tinylilronDoes the low ferritin levels mean anything?+1
lilmonkeyConfirms that she's a woman (normal ferritin range 10-120). +
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She has thrombocytopenia, likely related to immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in this patient with other underlying autoimmune conditions. Initial treatment is prednisone. Refractory cases can be treated by splenectomy.