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Discriminative value of platelet size indices for the identification of the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia

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Abstract

CONTEXT: A biomarker for discriminating mechanisms of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) (i.e. increased platelet destruction and decreased platelet production) would be valuable in managing treatment.

OBJECTIVE: We explored the discriminating value of platelet size indices for this purpose in a population of adult oncology patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) were compared between patients with (i) thrombocytopenia possibly due to increased platelet destruction; (ii) thrombocytopenia possibly due to decreased platelet destruction; and (iii) no thrombocytopenia.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: We obtained negative results, suggesting that these indices are not useful for discriminating different CIT mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)51-57
Number of pages7
JournalBiomarkers
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2011

Keywords

  • Biomarker
  • mean platelet volume
  • platelet distribution width

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