A 35-year-old female is hospitalized for knee replacement surgery.Preoperative blood tests reveal a platelet count of 64 x 109/L.The surgery is postponed, and the platelet count is repeated two days later.It is 48 x 109/L.All other labs appear normal.Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering?

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The patient's low platelet count with otherwise normal labs and no acute symptoms suggests chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), which is more common in adults and often presents with isolated thrombocytopenia.

A 35-Year-Old Female Is Hospitalized for Knee Replacement Surgery