| publication name | Evaluation of serum chromogranin A as a useful tumor marker for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma |
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| Authors | Ahmed M Awadallah, Hesham Ali Issa, Mohamed S Soliman |
| year | 2011 |
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| volume | Not Available |
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| pages | Not Available |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
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 .