Ultrastructure of neutrophilic phagosome of autologous platelet in vivo in specific granule deficiency

Am J Hematol. 1993 Jun;43(2):149-50. doi: 10.1002/ajh.2830430216.

Abstract

The ultrastructure of neutrophilic phagosomes containing autologous platelets in vivo from a woman with specific granule deficiency is described. This phagosome formation was observed only when she had developed pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, the phenomenon might be induced by severe bacterial infection under an abnormal neutrophilic condition accompanied by specific granule deficiency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Platelets / ultrastructure*
  • Cytoplasmic Granules / ultrastructure*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Neutrophils / ultrastructure*
  • Phagosomes / ultrastructure*
  • Pneumonia, Staphylococcal / blood