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Most cases of thrombocytopenia seen are expected. Patients are known to have hematological disease or are receiving chemotherapy. At times, however, the physician is confronted with an unexpected laboratory finding in an asymptomatic patient, or with a patient who is bleeding. The challenge, as usual, is to determine the need for acute treatment and the appropriate disposition.
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Duct tape is no more effective than moleskin for the treatment of common warts. Occlusion therapy with both for 7 days will give resolution in just over 20% of patients.
