Thrombocytopenia in Chronic Liver Disease: Challenges and Treatment Strategies

Thrombocytopenia is a common hematologic complication seen in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). The pathophysiology of thrombocytopenia in CLD is multifactorial, primarily stemming from platelet sequestration and decreased platelet production. This review focuses on the pathophysiology and current treatment options in the treatment of thrombocytopenia in chronic liver disease. While platelet transfusions are the gold standard of...