Thrombocytopenia, characterized by a low platelet count, poses a risk of abnormal bleeding. Traditional diagnostic methods focus on platelet count alone, but emerging evidence suggests that platelet indices like mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) could provide valuable insights. This study aims to investigate the role of platelet indices in thrombocytopenia assessment, exploring their potential as additional diagnostic and prognostic markers.
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