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Abstract : Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is usually associated with thrombocytosis. However, there are few reported cases of IDA with thrombocytopenia. We presented a 10-year-old Saudi girl presented with generalized fatigue, bruises in her body, found to have anemia and thrombocytopenia. The final diagnosis was iron deficiency anemia and thrombocytopenia.