Thrombocytopenia can be leukaemia

Thrombocytopenia may be leukemia, aplastic anemia, paroxysmal thrombocytopenia purpura, or systemic lupus erythematosus. Thrombocytopenia may also be associated with autoimmune abnormalities, uremia, or infectious diseases. Leukemia is suspected and a bone marrow biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis.