Thrombocytosis and abnormal liver enzymes: A trigger for investigation of underlying malignancy.
Lucy C GoldIain MacphersonJennifer H NobesEleanor DowElizabeth FurrieScott JamiesonJohn F DillonPublished in: PloS one (2022)
These findings suggest a substantial increased risk of cancer in patients with thrombocytosis and raised ALP. This could be developed as an adjunct to current investigation algorithms, highlighting high-risk patients and prompting further investigation (such as computed tomography scans) where indicated.