International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology

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Vol. 2 Issue 2 Part E

2019, Vol. 2 Issue 2, Part EPages: 284-285

Platelet satellitism: A rare phenomenon

Dr. Balaji TG and Dr. Shashikala P
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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.
How to cite this article:
Dr. Balaji TG, Dr. Shashikala P. Platelet satellitism: A rare phenomenon. Int J Clin Diagn Pathol 2019;2(2):284-285. DOI: 10.33545/pathol.2019.v2.i2e.116
International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology

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