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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
Platelet count
Platelet
Platelets, or thrombocytes (from Greek θρόμβος, "clot" and κύτος, "cell"), are small, regularly shaped clear cell fragments (i.e. cells that do not have a nucleus containing DNA), 2–3 µm in diameter, which are derived from fragmentation of precursor megakaryocytes. The average lifespan of a platelet is normally just 5 to 9 days. Platelets are a natural source of growth factors. They circulate in the blood of mammals and are involved in hemostasis, leading to the formation of blood clots. If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding can occur...
Platelet count - List of case studies
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), with kariotype del(11)q(11)
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severe weakness. Following are two complete blood count tests from 2007 and 2009: 2007 2009 ... no particular risk at their current levels, although the platelet count is low enough that a transfusion would be required for ...
- Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor)
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contrast medium, chest x-ray, blood chemistry tests, blood count, platelet count, renal function tests, liver function tests, serum calcium, ...
- List of Examinations
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Baruim swallow study Baseline antral follicle count (AFC) Basophils Bence Jones proteinuria with urinary ... followup Clinical testing Close up tests of the platelet count Coagulation functionality Cockayne Syndrome ...
- MDS – Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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severe weakness. Following are two complete blood count tests from 2007 and 2009: Jul-07 Jul-09 WBC 3.2 3.35 HB 12.3 11.8 ... no particular risk at their current levels, although the platelet count is low enough that a transfusion would be required for surgery. ...
- Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Cardiomyopathy
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autologous stem cell transplantation. The patient's low platelet count is of concern. questions: ...
- Massive Portal and Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
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hours. It is advised to carry out close up tests of the platelet count for the possible onset of thrombocytopenia due to heparin . Since ...