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Association Between Complete Blood Count Parameters and Urinary Stone Disease.
Ozay Demiray1, Erdem Cevik2, Ferhat Cuce3
1Department of Urology, Van Military Hospital, Van Askeri Hastanesi, Altintepe, Van, Turkey.
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
|September 22, 2016
Summary
Complete blood count (CBC) parameters can help diagnose urinary stone disease. Specific CBC markers like increased white blood cell count and red cell distribution width may indicate the presence of urinary stones.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Hematology
Background:
- Urinary stone disease is a prevalent health issue.
- Complete blood count (CBC) parameters are routinely analyzed and may offer insights into various medical conditions.
- The potential predictive value of CBC parameters in diagnosing urinary stone disease warrants investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between complete blood count (CBC) parameters and the presence of urinary stone disease.
- To determine if CBC findings can aid in the diagnosis of urinary stones.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective observational study included 353 patients with confirmed urinary stone disease or controls.
- Patients underwent ultrasonography (USG) and/or non-contrast computerized tomography (NCCT) and CBC analysis.
- Exclusion criteria included non-urinary inflammatory diseases, fever, infection, anemia, or hematologic malignancy.
Main Results:
- Elevated Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), White Blood Cell (WBC) count, and granulocyte percentage were significantly associated with urinary stone disease.
- A decreased lymphocyte percentage was also linked to urinary stone disease.
- Microscopic hematuria showed a strong association with urinary stones, with an odds ratio of 67.7 for prediction.
Conclusions:
- Complete blood count (CBC) parameters can serve as supportive indicators for diagnosing urinary stone disease.
- Considering CBC results alongside clinical evaluation, particularly flank pain, may enhance diagnostic accuracy for urinary stones.
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