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What Causes Low Platelet Count In Case Of Metastatic Melanoma?
I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma 2yrs. ago and have been having stomach troubles as of late. I lost a foot and a half of my small intestine and a golf ball size tumors and received the above diagnosis. I recenlty had blood work done and the only low number was a platelet count of 171 should i be concerned.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follow:
1. Platelet count of 171 is within normal limits.
2. In cancer's, if platelet count reduces, it is secondary to bone marrow infiltration by cancer cells
Your platelets are normal at present.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follow:
1. Platelet count of 171 is within normal limits.
2. In cancer's, if platelet count reduces, it is secondary to bone marrow infiltration by cancer cells
Your platelets are normal at present.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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