Shift Platelet 

 

Hematology, canine
original magnification x1000

Author : Dr Pierre Hébert
Translation by Dr. Khyali R. Mittal

Morphology: a platelet is considered giant when it's diameter is equal or more than that of a mature erythrocyte. The megathrombocytes could be observed in the normal animal. Their presence has also been associated with myeloproliferative disease as well as with regenerative response to thrombocytopenia.

 

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