Exploring the Association Between Hypothyroidism, Mean Platelet Volume, and Red Cell Distribution Width: A Case-Control Study
Elevated mean platelet volume (MPV) and RDW levels were observed in individuals with hypothyroidism, suggesting that these parameters may serve as potential indicators of the condition. While this study identifies a significant association between MPV, RDW, and hypothyroidism, it does not conclude causality. Further investigation is warranted to determine the clinical utility of MPV and RDW as screening tools for hypothyroidism. These findings have potential implications for future research on the early detection and management of hypothyroidism.
Authors
- Loay J Alghamdi
- Mohammed Alghamdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9794-554X)
- M. Kalantan
- Mohammed Almalki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1672-7094)
- Abdullah M. Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0893-0304)
- Mustafa M Bukhari
- Mamdoh M Ahmed
- Khalil M Alsulami
Institutions
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75927
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center