A patient presents with easy bruising, petechiae, and a prolonged bleeding time, but a normal prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Explanation
The patient's symptoms of easy bruising, petechiae, and a prolonged bleeding time, but normal prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time, are consistent with thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by a low platelet count.
Source
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine











