Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia

Overview

Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia: A rare birth disorder involving a deficiency of blood platelets required for normal blood clotting.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia includes the 6 symptoms listed below: * Megakaryocyte deficiency * Easy bruising * Reduced blood platelets * Impaired blood clotting * Bleeding into the skin * Excessive bleeding

Diagnosis

These home medical tests may be relevant to Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia: * Home STD Testing * Home HIV Tests * Home Chlamydia Tests * Home Hepatitis Tests * Home Trichomonas Tests * Fatigue: Related Home Tests: * Home Anemia Tests * Home Thyroid Function Tests * Home Adrenal Function Tests * Home Calcium Deficiency Tests * Cold and Flu: Home Testing: * Home Fever Tests * Home Ear Infection Tests * Home Flu Tests

Treatment

Suspect cat's cry syndrome if you detect a kittenlike cry in a neonate. Be alert for signs of respiratory distress, such as nasal flaring; irregular, shallow respirations; cyanosis; and a respiratory rate over 60 breaths/minute. Be prepared to suction the neonate and to administer warmed oxygen. Keep emergency resuscitation equipment nearby because bradycardia may develop.