RT Book, Section A1 Hillman, Robert S. A1 Ault, Kenneth A. A1 Leporrier, Michel A1 Rinder, Henry M. SR Print(0) ID 1127768309 T1 THROMBOCYTOPENIA T2 Hematology in Clinical Practice, 5e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Medical PP New York, NY SN 9780071626996 LK hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1127768309 RD 2024/03/28 AB CASE HISTORY • Part 1A 56-year-old man presents with a complaint of rash and bleeding from the nose and mouth for the past week. His history is notable for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL; follicular center cell) treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy 10 years prior. He has been taking cholesterol-lowering medication for 3 years; no new drugs have been prescribed. Examination is notable for a petechial rash, which is prominent on the feet and shins, and multiple blood blisters in the mouth. The remainder of the examination is benign.CBC: Hemoglobin/hematocrit - 12 g/dL/36%MCV - 84 fL WBC count - 7,500/μLPlatelet count - 10,000/μLSMEAR MORPHOLOGYNormocytic, normochromic; no abnormal red cell morphology. White blood cells are normal. There are very few platelets; giant platelets are noted.QuestionsWhat abnormality is apparent from the complete blood count (CBC)?What additional workup/tests are indicated?