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What is your clinical approach to the evaluation of cytopenias in patients with end-stage liver disease?

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Hepatology · Houston Methodist
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Cytopenias may be the new normal for a patient with cirrhosis. However, they may not be. If a patient has isolated thrombocytopenia and a large spleen, I am typically going to monitor labs on the standard labs with each visit. Isolated mild leukopenia is the same pattern as well. Anemia requires a w...

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