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Autoimmune neutropenia
Neutropenia
Neutropenia, from Latin prefix neutro- (neither, for neutral staining) and Greek suffix -πενία (deficiency), is a hematological disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils, the most important type of white blood cell. Neutrophils usually make up 50-70% of circulating white blood cells and serve as the primary defense against infections by destroying bacteria in the blood. Hence, patients with neutropenia are more susceptible to bacterial infections and, without prompt medical attention, the condition may become life-threatening...
Autoimmune neutropenia - List of case studies
- List of Diseases and Conditions
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disorders (childhood rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) Autoimmune disease Autoimmune diseases Autoimmune disorder Autoimmune disorders Autoimmune neutropenia Autonomic nerve damage Autonomic neuropathy ...
- Chromosome 22 micro-deletion syndrome
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(ITP), thyroid dysfunction, vitiligo, hemolytic anemia, autoimmune neutropenia, aplastic anemia, and celiac disease. Most patients do not ...
- B-cell lymphoma
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feels well, but continues to have prolonged and persistent neutropenia with mild thrombocytopenia. The expert suggests differential ... the patient continues to have prolonged and persistent neutropenia (600 ANC), with mild thrombocytopenia (70-90k), no real ...