title: Abnormal hematological indices in cirrhosis.
abstract: Abnormalities in hematological indices are frequently encountered in cirrhosis. Multiple causes contribute to the occurrence of hematological abnormalities. Recent studies suggest that the presence of hematological cytopenias is associated with a poor prognosis in cirrhosis. The present article reviews the pathogenesis, incidence, prevalence, clinical significance and treatment of abnormal hematological indices in cirrhosis.
authors: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. aqamar@partners.org
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authors: Qamar
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authors: Grace
mesh_terms: D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016298:Hematopoietic Cell Growth Factors / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D016298:Hematopoietic Cell Growth Factors