Reduced number of platelet is found in all the conditions except____________________?
Correct answer: C. Von willebrand disease
- A. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- B. Aplastic anaemia
- C. Von willebrand disease
- D. Acute myelocytic leukemia
Explanation
DIC, aplastic anemia and acute myelocytic leukemia commonly reduce platelet numbers through consumption, marrow failure or marrow replacement. Von Willebrand disease causes defective platelet adhesion, but the platelet count is usually normal.
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