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Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3 30 Eylül 2025
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Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age

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Aim: Reactive thrombocytosis can result from various mechanisms, including increased megakaryocyte activity and reduced platelet clearance. Iron deficiency, often linked to elevated platelet production, is a common cause. However, the role of zinc deficiency in platelet count changes remains unclear. This study retrospectively investigated the effects of iron and zinc deficiencies on platelet parameters in children. Material and Methods: 73 pediatric patients (36 females, 37 males) were analyzed for platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) in relation to ferritin and zinc levels. Patients were grouped as follows: Group 1- normal ferritin and zinc; Group 2- low ferritin, high zinc; Group 3- normal ferritin, low zinc; Group 4- low ferritin and zinc. Statistical analysis included assessment of normality using the Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, followed by one-way ANOVA and post-hoc pairwise t-tests with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons, and Pearson correlation analysis for MPV and platelet count relationships. Results: Platelet counts and MPV were similar across all groups, indicating no direct effect of zinc deficiency on thrombocytosis. Zinc-deficient patients had significantly lower ferritin levels (p < 0.05). A moderate inverse correlation was observed between MPV and platelet count (r = -0.548), which became stronger with MPV stratification (r = -0.841). Conclusion: Zinc deficiency was not associated with elevated platelet counts in this cohort. However, its association with reduced ferritin and the observed MPV-platelet relationship highlight the potential influence of trace elements on hematopoiesis. Clinicians should consider nutritional status in the evaluation of pediatric platelet disorders, and further research is warranted to clarify these interactions.

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Bu çalışma TOBB ETU Bilimsel Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu 24.09.2024 tarih ve BAEK-18 sayılı kararla etik açıdan onaylanmıştır.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beslenme Bilimi, Çocuk Hematolojisi ve Onkolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

5 Eylül 2025

Kabul Tarihi

24 Eylül 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Özkan, D., Ardıcoglu Akışın, Y., & Akar, N. (2025). Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, 16(3), 564-569. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1778708
AMA
1.Özkan D, Ardıcoglu Akışın Y, Akar N. Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age. TJCL. 2025;16(3):564-569. doi:10.18663/tjcl.1778708
Chicago
Özkan, Didem, Yasemın Ardıcoglu Akışın, ve Nejat Akar. 2025. “Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16 (3): 564-69. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1778708.
EndNote
Özkan D, Ardıcoglu Akışın Y, Akar N (01 Eylül 2025) Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16 3 564–569.
IEEE
[1]D. Özkan, Y. Ardıcoglu Akışın, ve N. Akar, “Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age”, TJCL, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 564–569, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.18663/tjcl.1778708.
ISNAD
Özkan, Didem - Ardıcoglu Akışın, Yasemın - Akar, Nejat. “Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 564-569. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1778708.
JAMA
1.Özkan D, Ardıcoglu Akışın Y, Akar N. Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age. TJCL. 2025;16:564–569.
MLA
Özkan, Didem, vd. “Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, c. 16, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 564-9, doi:10.18663/tjcl.1778708.
Vancouver
1.Didem Özkan, Yasemın Ardıcoglu Akışın, Nejat Akar. Unveiling the link between iron–zinc deficiencies and thrombocytosis at pediatric age. TJCL. 01 Eylül 2025;16(3):564-9. doi:10.18663/tjcl.1778708

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