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. 1977 Apr 9;1(8015):774-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(77)92957-9.

Rebound thrombocytosis after alcohol abuse: a possible factor in the pathogenesis of thromboembolic disease

E M Haselager, J Vreeken

Rebound thrombocytosis after alcohol abuse: a possible factor in the pathogenesis of thromboembolic disease

E M Haselager et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

Five alcoholic patients had rebound thrombocytosis after withdrawal of alcohol. This rebound thrombocytosis was not always preceded by thrombocytopenia at admission. Two patients had a history of unexplained recurrent venous thrombosis and recurrent pulmonary embolism. It is suggested that recurrent rebound thrombocytosis after alcohol abuse can be a factor in the pathogenesis of thromboembolic disease in some patients.

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