A patient has a platelet count of 650 × 10⁹/L.The other hematology tests are normal.No evidence of hemostasis failure exists.Which of the following is most likely?

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The term reactive thrombocytosis refers to an abnormally high platelet count,typically more that 450 * 10⁹/L,secondary to inflammation,trauma,or some other underlying and seemingly unrelated conditions.The platelet count does not usually exceed 800 * 10⁹/L,and the elevation is transient.

A Patient Has a Platelet Count of 650 × 10⁹/L