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World J Pharmacol. Dec 9, 2014; 3(4): 186-192
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.186
Table 1 Mechanisms of thrombocytopenia in liver disease
In chronic liver disease
Decreased Thrombopoietin production
Splenic sequestration
Autoantibodies against platelets
Expansion of plasma volume
Bone marrow suppression (Alcohol)
In specific liver diseases
Viral or alcohol related marrow suppression
Autoimmune thrombocytopenia
Cryoglobulins
Drugs: Interferon mediated marrow suppression