Do young women with polycystic ovary syndrome have raised levels of circulating annexin V-positive platelet microparticles?
Women with PCOS have elevated concentrations of circulating platelet-derived MPs, which exhibit increased annexin V binding and altered microRNA (miR) profiles compared with healthy volunteers.
Laparoscopic partial splenectomy is safe and effective in patients with focal benign splenic lesion. Meanwhile, this technique potentially retains some splenic function, and confers the benefit of a minimal access technique.