Review ArticleInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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A review of the association of mean platelet volume and red cell distribution width in inflammation

Int J Res Med Sci. 2016;4(1):1-4.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20160001

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Abstract

Simple hemogram parameters have been proposed as novel markers of inflammation recently. Two of these parameters are red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV). Both MPV and RDW have been shown to be associated with inflammatory diseases. In this review, we aimed to discuss the clinical significance of these hemogram parameters in inflammatory states by reviewing the related studies in literature.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Baltalimani Education and Training Hospital, Istanbul
  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu

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