Increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios can be used to distinguish ovarian masses

摘要

Objective: The present study aimed to determine whether platelet count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) can be used to distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian lesions. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective review of 200 women who underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy due to adnexal masses at the Gynecology Depaituient of the study center between January 2012 and January 2015. Results: Ovarian endometrioma was detected in 58 patients (29.0%), epithelial ovarian cancer was diagnosed in 57 patients (28.5%), benign ovarian tumors (serous cystadenoma and mucinous cystadenoma) were identified in 44 patients (22.0%), and dermoid cysts were found in 41 patients (20.5%). When compared to the patients with ovarian endometrioma, the patients with ovarian cancer had significantly older age (p = 0.001), higher NLR (p = 0.003), and higher platelet count = 0.001). The women with ovarian cancer had significantly lower lymphocyte count (p = 0.012), higher PLR (p=0.001), and higher serum CA-125 concentrations (p = 0.001) than the women with benign ovarian tumors. The cut-off value of 338,500/mm(3) for platelet count had a sensitivity of 95% and specificity of 85% in predicting ovarian cancer. The cut-off value of 3.75 for NLR had a sensitivity of 85% and specificity of 88% in predicting ovarian cancer. The cut-off value of 182.9 for PLR had a sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 82% in predicting ovarian cancer. Conclusion: The elevated thrombocyte count, NLR, and PLR values can be used to distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian lesions.