The Clinical Significance of Serum Alpha-fetoprotein in Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Health Screening Population

The Clinical Significance of Serum Alpha-fetoprotein in Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Health Screening Population

Background/Aims: Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) measurement is commonly included in a health check-up program in Korea. However, its benefits remain uncertain. We analyzed whether AFP measurement should be included in a general health check-up program to screen for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Met...

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Main Authors: Young Sun Ko, Joo Hwan Bae, Dong Hyun Sinn, Geum-Youn Gwak, Wonseok Kang, Yong-Han Paik, Moon Seok Choi, Joon Hyeok Lee, Kwang Cheol Koh, Seung Woon Paik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2017-04-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Alpha-fetoprotein
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2017.69.4.232

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