Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a routinely observed parameter in blood count analysis and
has been considered as an indicator of inflammation [1]. In cases accompanied by
inflammation, it is reported that increasing interleukin-6 levels enhance platelet generation
in the bone marrow. Moreover, MPV values also increase because of the increase in the
number of young platelets entering into circulation [2]. In another study, it has been
suggested that MPV values increase very rapidly in a patient with sepsis, and such a rapid …