Prognostic significance of the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma

•The LMR is an independent marker of prognosis in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. •The LMR is superior to the other inflammation-based marker regarding prognostic ability. •The LMR is a simple marker and is feasible to predict patient’s outcome in routine clinical practice. Objectives Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) as a result of asbestos exposure. Several...