Serial increase and high alpha-fetoprotein levels predict the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in 6 months
Journal
Hepatology research : the official journal of the Japan Society of Hepatology
Date Issued
2023-06-08
Author(s)
Abstract
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) checkup with abdominal ultrasonography for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance remains controversial. We evaluated a serial AFP-increase and high AFP levels in the prediction of HCC.
Subjects
AFP; biomarker; liver cancer; prediction; surveillance
Type
journal article