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[Hematological sequelae of splenectomy in a case of chronic myeloid leukemia]

A Bulfoni

    Archivio Per Le Scienze Mediche
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed

    Thrombocytosis is to be expected after splenectomy, but is usually slight and limited to a maximum period of 3-4 months. In contrast, the case reported of splenectomy, following traumatic rupture of the spleen during chronic myeloid leukaemia, figured a fairly substantial increase in platelet count which persisted in spite of treatment and featured haemorrhagic complications. The problems involved are discussed in the light of reports in the literature.

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