Semin Thromb Hemost 2021; 47(01): 090-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718873
Review Article

Platelet Function and Turnover in Essential Thrombocythemia: A Systematic Review

Joachim Kvernberg
1   Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
,
Erik Lerkevang Grove
2   Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
3   Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
,
Hans Beier Ommen
3   Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
4   Department of Hematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
,
Anne-Mette Hvas
1   Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
3   Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
› Author Affiliations

Abstract

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by increased platelet counts. ET has an incidence of 0.6 to 2.5 per 100,000 per year in Europe and North America. The disease is characterized by an increased thromboembolic risk, possibly caused by increased platelet counts. Furthermore, increased platelet function and/or increased platelet turnover may play a role. We aimed to explore: (1) whether platelet function and platelet turnover are increased in ET patients compared with healthy controls, and (2) whether these parameters are associated with increased thromboembolic risk and, therefore, may support decision-making on treatment in ET patients. We performed a systematic literature search on March 20, 2020 in Embase and PubMed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. In total, 1,923 articles were identified, 38 of which were included according to prespecified inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the 38 studies, platelet activation (CD36 and CD62P) was investigated in 18 studies and was found to be increased in 12 of these. Platelet aggregation was investigated in 21 studies and was reported to be reduced in 20 of them. Platelet turnover (immature platelet count and mean platelet volume) was investigated in five studies with inconclusive results. No parameters were reported to predict the risk of thromboembolic events. In conclusion, platelet activation was increased in ET patients, but platelet aggregation was reduced. Future studies exploring markers of thromboembolic risk in ET patients are warranted.



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