Mean platelet volume is a predictor for abscess formation in patients with epididymitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epididymitis with abscess formation is a rare but clinically significant condition associated with worse prognosis in the course of epididymitis. This study explores the predictive value of haematological parameters in adult patients with epididymitis and abscess formation.

Methods

Adult patients with epididymitis from January 2000 to December 2024 in Hong Kong were identified using the Hong Kong Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS). The patients were divided into two groups: those with epididymitis and those with abscess formation. Their characteristics and haematological parameters were collected and analyzed between the groups.

Results

A total of 4,652 patients were analysed (4,567 with epididymitis and 85 with epididymitis associated with

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603814 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature