HAEMATOLOGICAL STUDY ON ACUTE AND CHRONIC RADIATION INJURIES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE THROMBOPOIETIC SYSTEM. III. CLINICAL STUDY

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1959 · Naika Hokan (Japan)

OSTI ID:4044395

Matsuki, T

Thrombocytopenia, an increaasd area index, a decrease of granule index, and an increased number of injured forms and stimulated forms of platelets were observed twice a year for two years in 17 x-ray workers. These types of change were more frequently found than those of erythocytes or leucocytes. In some cases of atomic bomb survivors thrombocytopenia, an increased area index, and an increased number of stimulated forms of platelets were seen even 8to 9 years after exposure. In patients treated with x rays, the platelet count appeared slightly increased or unchanged, but the area index and granule index showed a tendency to decrease and the number of stimulated forms of platelets appeared to be increased. From these results it was concluded that not only the changes of erylhrocytes and leucocytes but also the numerical and morphological changes of the platelets are very impontant and useful for the hematological diagnosis of radiation injury, especially of the chronic form. (Abstr. Japan. Med., 1: No. 1, 1960)

• Research Organization: Kyoto Univ.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-022067
• OSTI ID: 4044395
• Journal Information: Naika Hokan (Japan), Journal Name: Naika Hokan (Japan) Vol. Vol: 6; ISSN NAHOA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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