José Blanco, MD, discusses whether searching for an accessory spleen or performing accessory splenectomy is a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory immune cytopenias.
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September 2021 Volume 7 Issue 11
This issue discusses fertility preservation for young patients with cancer, reviews treatment options for primary immune thrombocytopenia, and more.