Unexplained bleeding , bruising or petichiae (in adults) - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Bleeding, bruising or petechiae
Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
Bruising, bleeding or petechiae (unexplained) | Leukaemia | Consider a very urgent full blood count (within 48 hours) |
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Related pages
- Urgent referral guidelines (patients with suspected cancer)
- NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)
- Lung cancer (NICE guidance for urgent referral for suspected cancer)
- Haematemesis - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
- Haemoptysis - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
- Postmenopausal bleeding - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
- Rectal bleeding - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
- Vulval bleeding - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
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