title: Hereditary and acquired thrombopathias.
abstract: Normal platelet function is essential for hemostasis. The pathophysiologic processes that result in acquired quantitative platelet abnormalities are detailed. Platelet pathophysiology associated with acquired qualitative disorders, either drug-induced or secondary to disease, is discussed. Numerous hereditary platelet defects also exist. Their functional and biochemical features are presented.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Hematology, Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Catalfamo
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Dodds
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001791:Blood Platelet Disorders / Q000097:blood / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000502:physiology; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000235:genetics; D004285:Dogs; D006487:Hemostasis