Evaluation of alpha-fetoprotein as a screening marker for hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis prevalent areas

The objective of this study was to establish modified cutoff values of serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) according to hepatitis status. While AFP is used as a serum marker in the diagnosis or monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), its use as a screening method to the general population is controv...

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Main Authors: Sejong Chun, Su Yeon Rhie, Chang-Seok Ki, Jee Eun Kim, Hyung-Doo Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-11-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119309573