H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Giant platelets

Very large platelets. Usually equal to or larger than the size of a normal RBC. Increased numbers in peripheral blood smears may be indicative of an underlying marrow or myeloid disorder.
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Giant platelets – Figure 1
Giant platelets – Figure 1
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Giant platelets – Figure 2
Giant platelets – Figure 2
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Referenced by

Dohle bodiesMay-Hegglin anomaly
← Germinal centerGlobin chain →