Elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

2017169 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Gülali Aktaş · Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Mustafa Şit · Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Oğuz Dikbaş · Giresun University

Hayri Erkol · Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Rabia Altinordu · Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Edip Erkuş · Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Haluk Şavlı

Abstract

Increased NLR may be useful as an indicator of the presence of HT, especially in complicated cases. NLR is inexpensive and easy to determine. Larger, prospective studies are required to determine its usefulness in assessing diagnostic potential and treatment outcomes in HT patients.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Hematological disorders and diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira

Volume 63, Issue 12, pp. 1065-1068

DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.63.12.1065

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