PLATELETS Mnemonic for Causes of Thrombocytopenia



P - Platelet Disorders (DIC, ITP, TTP)

L - Leukemia, Lymphoma

A - Aplastic Anemia

T - Trauma, Transfusion (dilution)

E - Enlarged Spleen

L - Liver Disease, Lab error

E - Ethanol, Endocarditis

T - Toxin (Drug or Heparin-induced) 

S - Sepsis



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