[Verified Answer]: A 5-year-old boy was noted to have…

A 5-year-old boy was noted to have abnormal blood counts on preschool examination and was sent for admission to the hospital. A bone marrow aspiration with biopsy was performed. The mother stated that her son has been tired lately and does seem to bruise easily. He recently had an upper respiratory tract infection. The patient received packed red blood cell and platelet transfusions (via peripheral vein). Final Diagnoses: Idiopathic aplastic anemia. Procedure: Transfusion. Bone marrow biopsy, left iliac crest.