Platelets in renal scleroderma.
Electron microscopic findings in a case of suspected scleroderma (progressive systemic sclerosis) showed platelet aggregates within numerous capillary lumens of the kidney. Evidence suggests that platelets may be a factor in the pathogenesis of renal scleroderma.
D001706:Biopsy; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000097:blood* / Q000473:pathology