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Platelet diameters in inherited thrombocytopenias: analysis of 376 patients with all known disorders.
Blood - 7 Aug 2014
Noris Patrizia, Biino Ginevra, Pecci Alessandro, Civaschi Elisa, Savoia Anna, Seri Marco, Melazzini Federica, Loffredo Giuseppe, Russo Giovanna, Bozzi Valeria, Notarangelo Lucia Dora, Gresele Paolo, Heller Paula G, Pujol-Moix Nuria, Kunishima Shinji, Cattaneo Marco, Bussel James, De Candia Erica, Cagioni Claudia, Ramenghi Ugo, Barozzi Serena, Fabris Fabrizio, Balduini Carlo L
Abstract excerpt
Abnormalities of platelet size are one of the distinguishing features of inherited thrombocytopenias (ITs), and evaluation of blood films is recommended as an essential step for differential diagnosis of these disorders. Nevertheless, what we presently know about this subject is derived mainly from anecdotal evidence. To improve knowledge in this field, we evaluated platelet size on blood films obtained from 376...
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