Mean platelet volume and the ratio of mean platelet volume to platelet count in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an inflammatory marker. Recent studies have shown that there is a negative correlation between platelet count (PC) and MPV and that the ratio of these two values may be more meaningful. The aim of our study was to investigate the diagnostic value of MPV and the MPV/PC ratio in acute appendicitis.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research