Evaluation of Anemia in Children - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2010 - Anemia is defined as a hemoglobin level of less than the 5th percentile for age. Causes vary by age. Most children with anemia are asymptomatic, and the condition is detected on screening laboratory evaluation. Screening is recommended only for high-risk children. Anemia is classified ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0615/p1462.html
Evaluating the Child with Purpura - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2001 - Purpura is the result of hemorrhage into the skin or mucosal membrane. It may represent a relatively benign condition or herald the presence of a serious underlying disorder. Purpura may be secondary to thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, coagulation factor deficiency or vascular ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0801/p419.html
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