Interferon treatment for thrombocytopenia associated with chronic HCV infection
International Journal of Clinical Practice, cilt.54, sa.10, ss.683-684, 2000 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 10
- Basım Tarihi: 2000
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Clinical Practice
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.683-684
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Thrombocytopenia is commonly seen in patients with chronic liver disease, due mainly to hypersplenism secondary to portal hypertension. We report a case of chronic hepatitis C admitted with thrombocytopenia of unknown cause. The patient s symptoms and platelet count improved markedly with interferon treatment. We conclude that interferon treatment in chronic C hepatitis may improve HCV-induced thrombocytopenia.