Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part F (2014)

Background: When determining the etiology of thrombocytopenia, it is crucial to ascertain whether the rise in platelet hyperdestruction or hypoproduction is the primary cause, after ruling out splenic sequestration.

Methods: Researchers at the DD Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvallur, Chennai, India conducted an analysis of data collected from cameras that were positioned ahead of time between April 2013 to March 2014. Thrombocytopenia patients were divided into two categories: hyperdestructive and hypoproductive.

Results: Thirty-eight of the fifty patients had hypoproductive thrombocytopenia and twelve had hyperdestructive thrombocytopenia. These individuals were included in the analysis. Of the 21 patients in total, all of the cases in the former category were immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP). In contrast to hypoproductive thrombocytopenia (MPV 9.42±3), hyper destructive thrombocytopenia (MPV 12.61±1.88) had a much greater value. In a similar vein, the former group\'s PDW (15.57±1.23) was higher than the later group\'s (13.36±4.87).

Conclusion: Platelet indices can provide some initial insight into the type of thrombocytopenia, such as hyperdestructive or hypoproductive. This will assist in guiding decisions about patient care and perhaps relieve some people\'s need for bone marrow testing. Furthermore, obtaining a second blood sample or paying an additional fee are not necessary in order to ascertain platelet indices.