Background: Pre-eclampsia is an obstetric condition that affects pregnant women and their fetuses. It is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Platelet activation and destruction is a well-recognized feature of pre-eclampsia, but the current literature is contradictory regarding the role of mean platelet volume (MPV) in the diagnosis of this condition. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the mean platelet volume (MPV) as a method for diagnosis of preeclampsia by comparison between MPV in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia. Patients and Methods: The present study was a comparative case control study that was done during the
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