Oct

26

2021

What type of bleeding to patients with thrombocytopenia present with?

By William Aird

Mucocutaneous bleeding is most common, including:

  • Petechiae
  • Purpura
  • Ecchymoses
  • Oral cavity bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Epistaxis
  • Menorrhagia
  • Hematuria

Intracerebral bleeding is rare. Hemarthrosis or extensive soft tissue hematoma suggest defects in secondary hemostasis.