Longitudinal Monitoring of Alpha-Fetoprotein by Dried Blood Spot for Hepatoblastoma Screening in Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome

Longitudinal Monitoring of Alpha-Fetoprotein by Dried Blood Spot for Hepatoblastoma Screening in Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome

Background: Hepatoblastoma screening in the Beckwith–Wiedemann spectrum (BWSp) is currently based on measuring a specific serum marker alpha-fetoprotein (αFP) every three months until the fourth birthday. Frequent blood draws can be a burden for patients and their families. Metho...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Mussa, Valentina Pia Ciuffreda, Pina Sauro, Veronica Pagliardini, Severo Pagliardini, Diana Carli, Jennifer M. Kalish, Franca Fagioli, Enza Pavanello, Giovanni Battista Ferrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
alpha-fetoprotein
Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome
dried blood spot
hepatoblastoma
screening
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/1/86

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