Diagnosis of microthrombocytosis and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs with thrombocytopenia: 68 cases (1987-1989)

• DOI: 10.2460/javma.1992.200.03.368
• Publication Date: 2023-12-28T15:13:05Z
• Authors: J. Northern; H. W. Tvedten
• Keywords: Mean platelet volume; Thrombopoiesis

The mean platelet volume (MPV) was evaluated in 68 dogs with thrombocytopenia attributable to various causes. Platelet size high or low some dogs. most clinically useful observation that MPV (microthrombocytosis) a specific indicator of immune-mediated (IMT) these thrombocytopenic All but one case microthrombocytosis (MPV less than 5.4 fl) found IMT. Microthrombocytosis detected 17 31 IMT and appeared at the onset disease. Macrothrombocytosis greater 9.4 indicated active thrombopoiesis, not unique any disease category. 18 IMT, 3 disseminated intravascular coagulation, 9 primary bone-marrow