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Doing Blood Transfusion For Leukemia. Blisters On Legs. Any Options?

My mother (who is 88 years old) and has leukemia , had a blood transfusion (3 units) about 6 weeks ago. Now in the last 2 weeks has started getting rather large blisters on her legs from below the knee to her feet . I of course had her make an appointment with her hemotologist for later this week, but her fears as to what this is have started her to be extremely upset. Any opions as to what mat have caused her problems?
Wed, 26 Sep 2012
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The blister might be caused by a low platelet count, which can get better with platelet transfusions. Another possible cause is infiltration of the skin by the leukemia. Without looking at the blisters is hard to say. But the CBC (complete blood count) may help to see if there is an indication to transfuse on platelets.
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Doing Blood Transfusion For Leukemia. Blisters On Legs. Any Options?

The blister might be caused by a low platelet count, which can get better with platelet transfusions. Another possible cause is infiltration of the skin by the leukemia. Without looking at the blisters is hard to say. But the CBC (complete blood count) may help to see if there is an indication to transfuse on platelets.