Platelet/lymphocyte ratio and mean platelet volume in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Abstract Background Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a granulomatous necrotizing vasculitis with high morbidity and mortality. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody is a valuable diagnostic marker, however its titer lacks predictive value for the severity of organ involvement. Platelet to ly...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | Advances in Rheumatology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-019-0110-8 |