Hemostasis
Platelet Satellitism: A Cause of Pseudothrombocytopenia
What is platelet satellitism in a blood smear? The mechanism of platelet adhesion to neutrophils in vitro, and false thrombocytopenia on a hematology analyzer.
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Megakaryocyte Morphology in Immune Thrombocytopenia
Cytological features of bone marrow in acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: evaluation of megakaryocytic lineage, Romanowsky stain.
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Megakaryocyte Morphology in Immune Thrombocytopenia
Morphology of megakaryocytes in bone marrow aspirate in immune thrombocytopenia: immature forms without platelet budding and cytoplasmic basophilia.
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Laboratory Control Errors in Warfarin Therapy
A clinical case of severe bleeding due to laboratory control errors in warfarin therapy amidst staff shortages and overload.
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Fonio Platelet Count in Severe Thrombocytosis
Comparing analyzer and Fonio method platelet counts in severe thrombocytosis. Manual recount features and reasons for result discrepancies.
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Giant Platelets in Peripheral Blood Smear
Morphology of giant platelets in peripheral blood smears. Microscopic features, clinical significance of macrothrombocytes, and differential diagnosis.
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Platelet Aggregation in Blood Smear and Counting
Massive platelet aggregates in peripheral blood smear: microscopic evaluation features and laboratory tactics for pronounced aggregation.
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Severe Thrombocytopenia in HIV and Hepatitis C Co-infection
A clinical case of profound thrombocytopenia (PLT 3×10⁹/L) in HIV and hepatitis C co-infection: analyzer results and peripheral blood smear microscopy.
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Venous Thrombosis During Chemotherapy for Burkitt Lymphoma
A clinical case of venous thrombosis in a child with Burkitt lymphoma undergoing polychemotherapy: pedigree analysis and risk factors.
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Platelet Aggregation and Pseudothrombocytopenia in Blood Smears
Platelet aggregation as a cause of pseudothrombocytopenia: why aggregates accumulate at the edges of blood smears and why a precise platelet count cannot be reported.
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History of Platelet Discovery: Alfred Donné's Contribution
Explore the discovery of platelets through Alfred Donné's 1842 microscopic research, detailing the third blood element and anucleated platelet morphology.
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Diagnostic Case
A clinical case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: schistocytes in a blood smear, hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, and ADAMTS-13 deficiency.