Mean platelet volume is an important predictor of hepatitis C but not hepatitis B liver damage

Background: The mean platelet volume (MPV) is the most commonly used measure of platelet size and is a potential marker of platelet reactivity. In this study, we aimed to explore the relationship between hepatic histopathology in viral hepatitis and MPV levels, which are associated with platelet cou...

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Main Authors: Ahmet Tarik Eminler, Mustafa Ihsan Uslan, Talat Ayyildiz, Kader Irak, Murat Kiyici, Selim Gurel, Enver Dolar, Macit Gulten, Selim Giray Nak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2015;volume=20;issue=9;spage=865;epage=870;aulast=Eminler