A patient has a platelet count of 650 ´ 109/L. The other hematology tests are normal. No evidence of hemostasis failure exists. Which of the following is most likely?
a. Reactive thrombocytosis
b. Essential thrombocythemia
c. DIC
d. Polycythemia vera
ANS: A
The term reactive thrombocytosis is defined as an abnormally high platelet count, typically more that 450 x 109/L, secondary to inflammation, trauma, or some other underlying and seemingly unrelated conditions. The platelet count does not usually exceed 800 x 109/L, and the elevation is transient.
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