Pseudothrombocytopenia: a case of platelet satellitism and phagocytosis by neutrophils

Thrombocytopenia is a clinically important condition that can lead to several problems when not correctly diagnosed. A decrease of platelet counts due to an in vitro phenomenon, Pseudothrombocytopenia, can be misunderstood and unnecessarily treated. The present case study describes a 57-year-old mal...

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Main Authors: Sara M. Sousa, Teresa M. Sousa, Cristina F. Silva, Carlos C. Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-05-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2019.1664733