The effects of Gilbertʼs syndrome on the mean platelet volume and other hematological parameters

The protective effect of increased levels of indirect bilirubin on atherosclerotic heart disease in patients of Gilbertʼs syndrome is well known. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of increased levels of bilirubin on the mean platelet volume (MPV) and other hematological parameters. Thirty-two men and 36 women (a total of 68 Gilbertʼs syndrome patients) and a similar age group of 68 healthy individuals (32 men and 36 women) were included in the study. Hematologic tests, C-reactive protein (CRP) and biochemical values of the two groups were checked. MPV level of Gilbertʼs syndrome group was 7.8 ± 1.0 fl and CRP 0.2 ± 0.27 mg/dl. In the control group MPV was 8.6 ± 1.0 fl and CRP 0.3 ± 0.38 mg/dl. MPV of patients group (P