The risk of cancer in primary care patients with thrombocytosis: A retrospective observational study within a family medicine setting in Saudi Arabia

Background: An elevated platelet count, or thrombocytosis, is a risk factor for cancer. This study will highlight the importance of primary health care providers' awareness of the potential for malignancy in patients with thrombocytosis. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of cancer among patients...

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Main Authors: Mayada Ahmed, Patricia McWalter, Meshal Al Sharif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=11;spage=6885;epage=6889;aulast=Ahmed