Study on relationship between mean platelet volume and varicocele
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2014.00423
- Author:
Xue-Liang XU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, No. 203 Hospital of PLA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Meanplatelet volume;
Relationship;
Varicocele
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2014;35(4):423-425
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the relationship between the mean platelet volume (MPV) and varicocele, so as to contribute to the etiopathogenesis of varicocele. Methods The MPV values were examined in 50 varicocele subjects and 46 controls with benign non-varicocele diseases. Parameters including MPV and their relation with varicocelewere analyzed in the two groups. Results The average ageof patients at the timeof examination was (23. 50 ± 5. 08) yearsold for varicocele subjects and (24. 67±4. 33) for controls (P = 0. 599). MPV value for varicocele subjectswas significantly higher than that for controls (P= 0. 030). MPV value was found to be significantly correlated with varicocele grade (r= 0. 497, P = 0. 03). Conclusion The MPV value is increased in varicocele patients and the varicocele grade is positively associated with MPV value.
