Hereditary and acquired thrombopathias.
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.
Catalfamo
J L
JL
Laboratory of Hematology, Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, New York State Department of Health, Albany.
Dodds
W J
WJ
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