Furthermore, the team was able to rule out Evans syndrome, based on the patient's isolated thrombocytopenia on peripheral smear, normal reticulocyte count of 103 thousand/μL (reference range 44 ...

A platelet count <150,000/µL traditionally defines thrombocytopenia; however, 2.5% of the population has a baseline concentration <150,000/µL. 2 Clinicians should repeat the platelet count for ...

With AML, you may have more white blood cells and fewer red blood cells and platelets than normal. Peripheral blood smear. In this test, a sample of your blood is examined under a microscope.

Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia (CAMT) is an unusual cause of thrombocytopenia without radial or other congenital anomalies in the newborn. Generalized bone marrow dysfunction ...

A 74-year-old woman develops haemolytic anaemia and stress cardiomyopathy after a tick bite, highlighting a rare cardiac ...

Bethesda, MD—No one likes clingy people, but "clingy" blood platelets may offer hope for millions of people with rheumatoid arthritis. According to new research findings published in The Journal ...

Laboratory data may show low platelets, low hemoglobin, and/or elevated liver enzymes. In addition, spirochetes may be visible if a smear is done. The white cell count is usually normal.