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Prognostic value of platelet to lymphocyte ratio in predicting survival of patients with metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer receiving abiraterone acetate: An evidence‐based case report and review of literature

Authors :
Oliver E. Yausep
Raksheeth Agarwal
Rifqha Aulina
Anthony E. Wijaya
Ilonka Amaia
Addina W. Moekti
Ikhwan Rinaldi
Agus Rizal A. H. Hamid
Source :
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 7, Iss 8, Pp 1585-1590 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Wiley, 2019.

Abstract

Abstract Platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is a candidate prognostic marker for metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer patients receiving abiraterone acetate and evidence demonstrates that a high PLR is associated with poor survival. More studies are required to verify current findings and establish a definite cutoff point.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
7
Issue :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1ca1276961974fa09276dd811793e4e1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2288