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The diagnostic value of serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen for prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma

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Author	Mandour, Sally S. Gawesh, Eman A. El-Bassuonia, Maha A. El-Edel, Rawhya H.
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA) in comparison with α-fetoprotein (AFP) in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).BackgroundHCC is the most common type of primary liver cancer and shows a growing incidence worldwide, related to the increased prevalence of various risk factors for chronic liver diseases, such as hepatitis infection with hepatitis C and B viruses. Each year HCC is diagnosed in more than half a million people worldwide. Therefore, prompt diagnosis of HCC is imperative.Patients and methodsThis study was carried out at the Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, and Clinical Pathology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, from June 2012 to November 2013. The study included 30 patients with liver cirrhosis and 30 patients with HCC, in addition to 17 unrelated healthy adults of matched age and sex who were included as controls. Serum AFP and serum SCCA level were estimated using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.ResultsAlthough SCCA has more sensitivity than AFP in the detection of HCC, AFP remains a relatively good diagnostic marker for HCC, with high specificity.ConclusionAFP is a relatively good diagnostic test for cirrhosis with high specificity. Moreover, a combination of the two markers may improve sensitivity, making their combination a perfect screening test for the prediction of HCC.
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ISSN	11102098
DOI	10.4103/1110-2098.179005
Journal	Menoufia Medical Journal
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	29
Language	English
Publisher	Medknow
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hepatocellular Carcinoma Liver Cirrhosis Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen Menoufia Medical Journal, Volume 29, Issue 1
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Resource Type	Article

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