Table 2

Hematological parameters of the studied groups

ParameterPatient groupControl groupP value*
Platelet count (×103/µL)236 (197–298)235 (223–245)0.366
Mean platelet volume (fL)14.1 (8.4–18.1)6.4 (6.3–6.7)0.03
Platelet distribution width (fL)17.9 (15.9–18.4)9.1 (7.9–11.5)0.000
Plateletcrit (%)0.34 (0.18–0.38)0.28 (0.17–0.35)0.04
Total leukocyte count (×103/L)12.6 (9.9–18.8)10.7 (7.8–12.5)0.05
  • P value: comparison between the patient group and the control group.

  • Values are presented as median (interquantile range, IQR).

  • *Mann-Whitney U test.