Transient Elastography for Spleen Stiffness Measurement in Patients With Cirrhosis: Role in Degree of Thrombocytopenia

Conclusions—
The degree of thrombocytopenia was directly correlated with spleen stiffness, irrespective of the presence of splenomegaly. The clinical phenomenon of unexpected thrombocytopenia may be explained by a subtle or irreversible change in spleen stiffness.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Chien, C.-H., Lin, Y.-L., Chien, R.-N., Hu, C.-C., Yen, C.-L., Lee, T.-S., Hsieh, P.-J., Lin, C.-L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research