A 35-year-old female is hospitalized for knee replacement surgery. Preoperative blood tests reveal a platelet count of 64 x 109/L. The surgery is postponed, and the platelet count is repeated two days later when it is 48 x 109/L
All other labs appear normal. Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?
a. Acute ITP
b. Chronic ITP
c. TTP
d. HUS
Correct Answer: B
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