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.
- 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. ...