Serum thrombopoietin levels in thrombocytopenic patients with liver cirrhosis

Abstract

Thrombocytopenia is a common hematologic defect among patients with liver cirrhosis. The role of thrombopoietin (TPO), which is mainly produced by the liver, is under investigation in cirrhosis. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the role of TPO in thrombocytopenia of cirrhotic patients and to reveal possible correlations with their clinical condition.