Second Medical Opinion

Your trusted source for evidence-based medical information, reviewed by healthcare professionals

✓ Medical Professional Reviewed ✓ Evidence-Based Content ✓ Regularly Updated

X-linked Thrombocytopenia

X-linked Thrombocytopenia

Understanding X-linked Thrombocytopenia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with the Condition 1. Introduction X-linked Thrombocytopenia (XLT) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a low platelet count, which can lead to an increased risk of bleeding and bruising. It primarily affects males and is passed down through families on the X chromosome. 2. Symptoms…