Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an assessment tool to differentiate between uterine sarcoma and myoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the potential value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as an assessment tool in the clinical distinction between uterine sarcoma and uterine leiomyoma.

Methods

We comprehensively searched Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed for relevant papers published before March 19, 2023. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was provided, along with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The random-effects model was employed to derive pooled effects due to the high levels of heterogeneity. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used for the quality assessment. Our study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023478331).

Results

Overall, seven articles were included in the analysis. A random-effect model revealed that patients

SUBMITTER: Tabatabaei F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763287 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature