I frequently see patients with “new” cirrhosis only to find that on chart review they had low platelets/some other finding concerning for cirrhosis or liver disease often YEARS before.
Thrombocytopenia should prompt a search for cirrhosis and may save lives/livers! #liversky
Thrombocytopenia should prompt a search for cirrhosis and may save lives/livers! #liversky
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I’m training in South Texas, where cirrhosis is so common there’s a saying:
“Every thrombocytopenia is liver disease until proven otherwise.” 🫣
Thank you for highlighting this!