Roles of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte and Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratios in the Early Diagnosis of Malignant Ovarian Masses

Mem Arjen Yildirim, Kerem Doğa Seçkin, Cihan Toğrul, Eralp Başer, Mehmet Fatih Karslı, Cavidan Gülerman

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention · 2014 · 66 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

NLR and PLR appear to be useful methods that can be applied together with CA-125 due to the relatively high sensitivity values for the malign-benign differentiation of ovarian masses. Although the specificity of these parameters is lower than CA-125, especially in cases with early malignant ovarian pathology, their sensitivity being higher is promising for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer. It can be used to detect ovarian malignancies in the early stages, and it will increase the treatment options and improve survival rates.

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