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Platelet satellitism: A rare phenomenon
International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology · 2019 · Vol. 2(2) · pp. 284–285
Balaji TG✉(Shamnur Shivashankarappa Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre)Shashikala P
Abstract
Platelet satellitism is a rare in-vitro phenomenon seen only in Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) anticoagulated blood. Platelets form rosette around polymorphonuclear neutrophils in this phenomenon. Platelet satellitism is one of the causes of pseudothrombocytopenia. This may lead to unnecessary diagnostic work up and treatment of the patient. We report a case of platelet satellitism in a 2 year old child who presented with fever and associated with normal platelet count for its rarity.
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementClinical Laboratory Practices and Quality ControlPlatelet Disorders and TreatmentsPlateletMedicineEthylenediaminetetraacetic acidBlood Platelet DisordersImmunologyInternal medicineChemistryPlatelet aggregationChelation
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