An evaluation begins with a focused history and physical examination, CBC count with platelet trend, and examination of the peripheral smear.

Emiri Nakamura and Professor Koji Eto (Department of Clinical Application) has identified microtubule (MT) destabilization as ...

A diagnosis of pseudothrombocytopenia can be established by (1) reviewing the peripheral blood smear, looking for platelet clumps, platelet satellitism, or giant platelets; (2) obtaining a ...

A 65-year-old woman was evaluated for back pain and pancytopenia. A peripheral-blood smear was notable for nucleated red cells, large platelets, and immature granulocytes. A diagnosis was made.