Demirer Z, Karademir I, Uslu AU, Güragac A, Aksu Y. The relationship between inflammation and mean platelet volume in varicocele pathophysiology.
Rev Int Androl 2018;
16:137-142. [PMID:
30286867 DOI:
10.1016/j.androl.2017.06.005]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The mean platelet volume (MPV) is an extensively employed laboratory indicator related to platelet volume and function in inflammatory circumstances. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between inflammation and mean platelet volume in varicocele pathophysiology.
METHODS
We conducted a recent study, which included 131 varicocele subjects and 82 healthy controls. The identification of varicocele was based on the results from both physical examination and color Doppler ultrasound. We analyzed some laboratory markers including haemogram tests in two groups.
RESULTS
There were no significant differences in the two groups in terms of baseline characteristics. MPV values were statistically higher in the varicocele group (9.73±0.86fL) than in the control group (9.03±0.70fL) (p<0.001). However, no significant relationship between MPV and varicocele grade was found. Furthermore, the receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis suggested the optimum MPV cut-off value for patients with varicocele as 9.05, with a sensitivity and specificity of 77% and 50%, respectively (p<0.001).
CONCLUSION
MPV can offer information on varicocele pathophysiology. Increased MPV levels in varicocele patients may be associated with inflammation.
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