Clinical importance of mean platelet volume in children diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (Ig-A vasculitis)

BENZER M., DURAMAZ B. B., Onal Z., AKYOL M. B., Bulbul L., HATIPOGLU S. S.

MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.3, pp.151-156, 2015 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5472/mmjoa.2803.05
  • Journal Name: MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-156
  • Keywords: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, Ig-A Vasculitis, Mean platelet volume, Platelet count, Hematuria, Fecal occult blood
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) or IgA vasculitis, is the most common form of childhood vasculitis. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a parameter of a complete blood count that shows thrombocyte function and activation. This study evaluated the link between MPV and HSP.