Frequency of Thrombocytosis in Iron Deficiency Anemia

Authors

  • Aamna Liaqat, Nadia Tufail, Nabeeia Liaqat, Syeda Hussan E Zahra, Tariq Iqbal, Fariha Liaqat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22166122

Keywords:

Thrombocytosis, iron deficiency anemia. Frequency

Abstract

Aim: To determine the frequency of thrombocytosis in iron deficiency anemia

Study Design: A Cross sectional survey.

Study Setting: Pediatric Department of Mayo Hospital, Lahore

Study Duration: 20-07-2019 to 19-01-2020.

Methods: 181 children meeting the inclusion criterion were included in study and 2-3 ml of venous blood was drawn and sent to lab for complete blood count (CBC).  Data regarding the MCV, MCH, Platelet count was collected on structured Performa.

Results:  Significant association was seen in age and thrombocytosis in cases of IDA (p<0.05). There is a highly significant association between anemia, sex and thrombocytosis in the cases of IDA (p<0.01).

Conclusion: There is association between thrombocytosis and iron deficiency anemia in pediatric age group.

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Vol. 16 No. 06 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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