Aetiology and clinical significance of thrombocytosis: analysis of 732 patients with an elevated platelet count

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作者
Griesshammer, M
Bangerter, M
Sauer, T
Wennauer, R
Bergmann, L
Heimpel, H
机构
[1] Univ Ulm, Dept Med 3, Dept Haematol Oncol, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
[2] Univ Ulm, Dept Clin Chem, Ulm, Germany
关键词
aetiology; platelets; thrombocytosis; thrombosis;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-2796.1999.00452.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Objective. To determine the aetiology and clinical significance of an elevated platelet count (thrombocytosis) in a large cohort of patients. Design. A retrospective review of the medical records was performed on all patients, who had at least, one platelet count greater than or equal to 500 x 10(9) L-1 Setting. Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany, Subjects, A total of 732 patients with thrombocytosis. Main outcome measures. Classification of thrombocytosis and thromboembolic complications, and evaluation of laboratory parameters distinguishing between primary and secondary thrombocytosis, Results. Of the total of 732 patients, 89 (12.3%) had primary and 643 (87.7%) had secondary thrombocytosis, Essential thrombocythaemia was observed in 40 of 89 patients (45%) with primary thrombocytosis. The most frequent causes of secondary thrombocytosis were tissue damage (42%), infection (24%), malignancy (13%) and chronic inflammation (10%), Primary thrombocytosis was significantly associated with a higher platelet count and an increased incidence of both arterial and venous thromboembolic complications, In secondary thrombocytosis, thromboembolic events were restricted to the venous system and occurred only in the presence of other risk factors. Mean values of leucocyte count, haematocrit, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, fibrinogen, serum potassium and lactate dehydrogenase were significantly different in primary and secondary thrombocytosis. Conclusions. The finding of an elevated platelet count on routine blood examination has diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic implications. It is of clinical importance to distinguish between primary and secondary thrombocytosis, as thrombotic complications occur more frequently in primary thrombocytosis. Unless additional risk factors are present, secondary thrombocytosis is not associated with a significant risk for thromboembolic events.
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