Helfand S C
Department of Clinical Studies, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1988 Jan;18(1):131-56. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(88)50013-x.
Numerous platelet abnormalities have been recognized in animals with malignancy. Because platelets play a key role in hemostasis, it is vital that clinicians recognize those neoplastic conditions that are associated with platelet disorders. A review of these platelet abnormalities, their underlying pathophysiology, and treatment is presented in this article.