Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia

Preferred Label : Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia;

NCIt synonyms : Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura; AAT; AATP; AAMT;

NCIt definition : A rare bone marrow disorder characterized by a marked decrease or complete absence of megakaryocytes with preservation of all other hematopoietic cell lineages. Causes include toxins, viruses, drugs, and humoral and cell-mediated suppression of megakaryocytopoeisis. It usually presents with bleeding, severe thrombocytopenia, and absence of splenomegaly. It is often misdiagnosed as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).;

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C207809;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System [NCIt concept]
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- CTRP Disease Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Thrombocytopenia [NCIt concept]
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- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell [NCIt concept]
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- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissue [NCIt concept]
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- Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System [NCIt concept]

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