Aug 21, 2025, 15:28
Lumbar Puncture Safety in Blood Cancers: Study Supports Platelet Count of 40 Instead of 50 – Haematologica
Haematologica posted on X:
”How many platelets do I need to perform a safe lumbar puncture in patients with hematologic malignancies? 40 is the new 50.”

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