Platelet Indices As Markers For Remission In ALL During Induction of Remission: An Experience of 52 Cases

Background: Platelet indices (plateletcrit, mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width and Platelet count) are potentially useful markers for the early diagnosis and outcome of many diseases. Platelet indices could serve as surrogate marker for remission in patients with ALL.
 Objective: To observe change of platelet indices in ALL during induction of remission.
 Material & Methods: This observational study was carried out with 52 newly diagnosed ALL patients ranging from 1.5 to 12 years admitted at DMCH, from January to December 2015. Platelet indices such as plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW) and platelet count (PLT) were monitored from admission to induction of remission phase of chemotherapy and were analyzed.
 Result: Mean PLT was found 93442.3±29966.4 cmm…