Disorders of platelets are usually secondary to other disorders rather than a primary disease.

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Platelet disorders can be primary, originating from the bone marrow (intrinsic to platelet production or function), or secondary, resulting from an external factor or another disease. Primary disorders include conditions like immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and inherited platelet function disorders.

Disorders of Platelets Are Usually Secondary to Other Disorders Rather