ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors would like to thank Professor Takeshi Sekine, who is one of
the pioneers in the initiation of investigations in Thailand. We would
also like to thank the members of the Thai Macrothrombocytopenia Group,
consisting of Somjai Kanjanapongkul from Queen Sirikit National
Institute of Child Health, Bangkok, Thirachit Chotsampancharoenfrom Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Chanchai Trivareefrom Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Siranee Wongruangsri from
Lampang Hospital, Lampang, Pacharapan Surapolchai from Thammasart
University, Bangkok, Sumonmaln Klamchuen from Sunpasitthiprasong
Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani, Saranya Busakornruangrat from
Somdejprapinklao Hospital, Bangkok, Kittima Kanchanakamhaeng from
Sawanpracharak Hospital, Nakhon Sawan and Nattaporntira
Phalakornkul from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok. This study is
supported by the Multicenter Research Grant from the Thai Society of
Hematology