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Platelet function deficiency in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

J Forst¹, R Forst, H Leithe

¹Orthopedic Clinic, RWTH Aachen, Germany.

Neuromuscular Disorders : NMD

|May 5, 1998

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients show impaired platelet function, specifically reduced adhesion and aggregation. This platelet deficiency is significant in major spinal surgery due to dilution effects.

Area of Science:

Hematology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Surgical Complications

Background:

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is associated with substantial blood loss during spinal surgery.
The underlying hemostatic mechanisms in DMD patients require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate platelet function and plasmatic coagulation in DMD patients.
To identify the cause of excessive bleeding in spinal surgery for DMD.

Main Methods:

Studied platelet function and coagulation in 51 DMD patients.
Assessed platelet adhesion and ristocetin-induced aggregation.
Measured glycoprotein IV (CD36) expression.

Main Results:

Normal plasmatic coagulation and non-significant increase in bleeding time.

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Significant deficiency in platelet adhesion and aggregation (P < 0.001).

Marked reduction (50%) in glycoprotein IV (CD36) expression.

Conclusions:

Platelet function deficiency in DMD is clinically relevant for major spinal surgery.
Intraoperative dilution effects can decompensate platelet adhesion and aggregation capacity.
This finding explains substantial blood loss in DMD patients undergoing spinal procedures.