Predictive value of a series of inflammatory markers in COPD for lung cancer diagnosis: a case-control study

Predictive value of a series of inflammatory markers in COPD for lung cancer diagnosis: a case-control study

Abstract Background There is a relationship between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the development of lung cancer (LC). The aim of this study is to analyse several blood markers and compare their concentrations in patients with only COPD and LC + COPD. Methods Case-control study wi...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Mouronte-Roibás, Virginia Leiro-Fernández, Alberto Ruano-Raviña, Cristina Ramos-Hernández, Pedro Casado-Rey, Maribel Botana-Rial, Esmeralda García-Rodríguez, Alberto Fernández-Villar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Lung cancer
COPD
Inflammation
Neutrophils
A1AT
Cholesterol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1155-2

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