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To what extent does the degree of thrombocytopenia correlate with the severity of cirrhosis?

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Hematology · University of Washington

The degree of thrombocytopenia in cirrhosis is dependent on multiple factors.

  1. Decreased production of thrombopoietin by the liver. This can usually be overcome by the administration of a TPO-receptor agonist IF an increase in count is needed for a procedure and there is at least a week to prepare.
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