Reduced platelet and leucocyte count | The reduced platelet count – When does it become dangerous?

Reduced platelet and leucocyte count

If both the thrombocyte count and the leukocyte count in the blood are reduced, this can be due to several causes. Since both cells in the bone marrow are formed from precursor cells, leukemia (also known as white blood cancer) can be one cause. It is a disease that limits the function of the bone marrow and can therefore lead to a disturbed formation of blood components.

Chemotherapy and radiation also damage the bone marrow and can lead to a reduction in both blood components.An increased breakdown of thrombocytes and leukocytes can also be a cause. The reason for this could be, for example, an overactive spleen.

All articles in this series:

  1. The reduced platelet count – When does it become dangerous?
  2. The symptoms
  3. The laboratory values
  4. The course of the disease
  5. Reduced platelet and leucocyte count