Platelet-activating factor (PAF) and the formation of chronic subdural haematoma. Measurement of plasma PAF levels and anti-PAF immunoglobulin titers.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
In order to estimate the contribution of platelet-activating factor (PAF) to the formation of chronic subdural haematomas (CSH), we measured plasma PAF and anti-PAF antibody levels in head-injured patients with and without CSH and normal volunteers. Plasma PAF and anti-PAF IgG levels were higher in patients with CSH than in patients without CSH or in normal volunteers. Furthermore, plasma PAF and anti-PAF IgG levels increased in a time-dependent manner over the first 35 days following head injury. These data suggest that PAF may be involved in the generation of CSH.
Medical subject headings
- Autoantibodies
- Hematoma, Subdural
- Immunoglobulin G
- Platelet Activating Factor