Evaluation of mean platelet volume as a diagnostic biomarker in acute appendicitis
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Tarih
2015
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E-Century Publishing Corp
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Background: Diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains to be challenging with up to 30% negative exploration rates. In addition to careful clinical history and physical examination, we still need easily applicable, cheap and effective biomarker. Patients and methods: A retrospective case-controlled study was designed in two groups, both containing 100 patients, acute appendicitis and control. Leukocyte count, neutrophil percentage, platelet count and meal platelet volume (MPV) were compared. Results: MPV values for acute appendicitis and control groups were 7.4 +/- 0.9 fL (5.6-10.6) and 9.1 +/- 1.6 fL (5.1-13.1). For the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, ROC analysis revealed 74% sensitivity and 75% specificity for a cut-off value of 7.95 fL of MPV, however, the diagnostic value of leukocyte count and/or neutrophil ratio was superior. Conclusion: Our results suggest that, MPV value is an important parameter in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, but in terms of sensitivity and specificity, leukocyte count and/or neutrophil percentage is superior.
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Acute appendicitis, mean platelet volume, sensitivity, specificity, Inflammatory-Bowel-Disease, Indicator, Accuracy, Marker
Kaynak
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
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N/A
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8
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1
