Thrombocytopenia in Solid Tumors: Prognostic Significance Publisher



Ghanavat M¹ ; Ebrahimi M² ; Rafieemehr H³ ; Maniati M² ; Behzad MM² ; Shahrabi S⁴ Show Affiliations
Source: Oncology Reviews Published:2019

Abstract

Solid tumors are a heterogeneous group of malignancies that result from out-of-control proliferation of cells. Thrombocytopenia is a common complication among patients with solid tumors that predispose them to bleeding disorders. The aim of this review article is to investigate the underlying mechanisms of the risk and incidence of thrombocytopenia in solid tumors. It can be argued that thrombocytopenia is a poor prognostic factor in solid tumors that can result from several factors such as polymorphism and mutation in some transcription factors and cytokines involved in megakaryocytic maturation or from the adverse effects of treatment. Therefore, an understanding of the exact mechanism of thrombocytopenia pathogenesis in each stage of solid tumors can help in developing therapeutic strategies to decrease bleeding complications in these malignancies. © 2019 Copyright M. Ghanavat et al., Licensee PAGE Press, Italy.