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Based on the pathology results of the cases included in the study, 4 groups were formed, i.e.: Group 1 (initial stage), Group 2 (catarrhal stage), Group 3 (phlegmonous-gangrenous stage) and Group 4 (perforation). The study compared age, body mass index, leukocyte values, red cell distribution width (RDW), neutrophil\/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet \/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and mean platelet volume (MPV) between groups. <br><b> Results:<\/b> 828 cases were included in the study. When compared between groups, the values of Group 3 and Group 4 were higher than those of Group 1 and Group 2 for PLR and NLR. There was no difference in RDW and MPV values in the blood. When Body Mass Index (BMI) was compared between groups, it was found to be significantly higher with increasing histopathological stage. <br><b>Conclusion:<\/b> In acute appendicitis, the blood leukocyte value, elevated PLR and NLR are helpful in diagnosis. 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