The predictive value of Golgi protein 73 in differentiating benign from malignant liver tumors.

In the work up of primary solid liver lesions it is essential to differentiate correctly between benign and malignant tumors, such as hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) respectively. A promising new marker to detect HCC is Golgi Protein 73 (GP73). Studies comparing patie...

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Main Authors: Mirelle E E Bröker, Jan N M Ijzermans, Caroline D M Witjes, Hanneke J van Vuuren, Robert A de Man
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4102481?pdf=render