Haematologica, Vol 90, Issue 12, 1715-1716
Copyright © 2005 by Ferrata Storti Foundation
Prognostic relevance of large-platelet counts in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura
M Michel,
F Kreidel,
ES Chapman,
D Zelmanovic,
and
JB Bussel
In this preliminary study, the value of different platelet parameters, measured by the ADVIA120 Analyzer, in predicting the immediate response to intravenous immunoglobulin or intravenous anti-RhoD was assessed in 31 patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The number of large platelets pre-treatment was the only independent predictor of the 24 hour-platelet increase.