A 3-year-old child presents with bruising on the legs and trunk and a petechial rash.The mother also reports frequent nosebleeds.Lab tests reveal a decreased platelet count.This symptomology supports which medical diagnosis?
A) Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
B) Leukemia
C) Thalassemia
D) Hemophilia

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The symptoms of bruising, petechial rash, frequent nosebleeds, and decreased platelet count are indicative of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a condition characterized by low platelet levels leading to increased bleeding and bruising.

A 3-Year-Old Child Presents with Bruising on the Legs and Trunk