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Evaluation of serum chromogranin A as a useful tumor marker for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
• 2011
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المؤلفون
Ahmed M Awadallah, Hesham Ali Issa, Mohamed S Soliman
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International
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الملخص
Background: In Egypt, HCC was reported to account for about 4.7% of chronic liver
disease patients. Approximately 80% of HCCs are associated with cirrhosis, which is
regarded as the most important precancerous etiological factor. Chromogranin A is a cellular
marker for neuroendocrine tumors. High serum levels of CgA have also been demonstrated
in patients with other malignancies including colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer.
Objective: To evaluate serum CgA as a marker for HCC. Patients and Methods: Eighty .
disease patients. Approximately 80% of HCCs are associated with cirrhosis, which is
regarded as the most important precancerous etiological factor. Chromogranin A is a cellular
marker for neuroendocrine tumors. High serum levels of CgA have also been demonstrated
in patients with other malignancies including colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer.
Objective: To evaluate serum CgA as a marker for HCC. Patients and Methods: Eighty .