Platelet Disorder

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Platelets (thrombocytes) are a component of blood whose main job is to stop bleeding by clogging blood vessel injuries (hemostasis). If there are too many or too few platelets, issues with bleeding can occur. There are different platelet disorders with different symptoms.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Benign Hematology Program

The Benign Hematology Program treats non-cancerous blood conditions, both inherited and acquired.
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Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology

Boston Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program offers state-of-the-art evaluation, diagnosis, treatment of blood disorders.