Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as Biomarkers for the Prediction of Activity and Recurrence of Hepatic Echinococcosis: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study
PLR and NLR are significantly elevated in hepatic hydatid cysts, especially in active stages. PLR independently predicts recurrence, highlighting the role of systemic inflammation in cyst persistence. Further studies should validate its prognostic value and optimal cutoffs.
Authors
- Khalid Yaseen
- Kamal Al-Jawdah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0776-468X)
- Gehan Hussein
Institutions
- Baghdad Medical City (IQ)
- Pilgrim Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.96274
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00