Defective platelet aggregation in myelodysplastic syndromes.

Introduction: Hemorrhagic tendency in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is mainly attributed to thrombocytopenia. However, platelet function in these patients has not been thoroughly investigated.

Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate platelet function in patients with primary MDS.

Haemarthrosis after superwarfarin poisoning.

Introduction: Superwarfarins are widely used as rodenticides. They are similar to warfarin, but they are more potent and act longer. In case of poisoning, they cause severe bleeding, usually from multiple sites.