genetic
Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia
amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia (CAMT) is a rare bone failure characterized by severe thrombocytopenia, which can progress to aplastic and . CAMT usually manifests as thrombocytopenia in the initial month of life or in the fetal phase. Typically CAMPT presents with petechiae, bleeds, recurrent rectal bleeding, or .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Thrombocytopenia, petechiae, purpura, and , or intracranial hemorrhages.
Causes — why it happens
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How it's found
- ·Bone and testing.
Treatment
- ·Platelet transfusions and hematopoietic stem cell .
Complications
- ·Bone failure, aplastic , and pancytopenia.
Outlook
- ·30% die from of bleeding and 20% die from complications associated with hematopoietic stem cell .
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