What are the mechanisms of thrombocytopenia in patients who have giant hemangiomas?
A) Autoimmune destruction of platelets
B) Inhibition of bone marrow
C) Mechanical destruction of platelets
D) Increased consumption of platelets in peripheral blood vessels
E) Disseminated intravascular hemolysis

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The turbulent blood flow through the giant hemangiomas promotes mechanical destruction of platelets.

What Are the Mechanisms of Thrombocytopenia in Patients Who Have