Prognostic value of α-fetoprotein and des-γ-carboxy prothrombin responses in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with transarterial chemoembolization

Prognostic value of α-fetoprotein and des-γ-carboxy prothrombin responses in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with transarterial chemoembolization

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background/Aims</p> <p>Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP) have been used as diagnostic tools for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, prediction of outcome using AFP and DCP has not been elucidated. We investigated the...

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Main Authors: Lee Yong Kang, Kim Seung Up, Kim Do Young, Ahn Sang Hoon, Lee Kwang Hun, Lee Do Yun, Han Kwang-Hyub, Chon Chae Yoon, Park Jun Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Alpha-fetoprotein
Des gamma carboxy prothrombin
Transarterial chemoembolization
Tumor marker response
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Prognosis
Survival
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/13/5

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