Frontiers in early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

Authors

  • Nabil Mohie Abdel-Hamid Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.
  • Luma Abd Almunim Baker Chemistry Department, Faculty of Education, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Lelas Farhan Bdaiwi Chemistry Department, Faculty of Education for Girls , University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v6i4.1206

Keywords:

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, alpha-Fetoproteins, Apoptosis, lysosomal enzymes, Extracellular Matrix

Abstract

Description of the article  

The need for more precise serodiagnosis marker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is always a must for many reasons:

  • Serodiagnosis is generally non-invasive and safe technique to have a human sample.
  • Different radiological modalities, although its accuracy is progressing, but many times its result is misinterpreted.
  • The current extensively used seromarker, alpha fetoprotein (AFP), doesn’t exceed 70% for sensitivity and 90% for specificity.
  • Many of clinicians requesting AFP tests, whether in HCC management or related diseases, as, hepatitis C or B infections don’t know exactly the diagnostic accuracy levels of AFP.
  • The need for spectrophotometric marker, rather than molecular or radio or Elisa parameter as a cost effective goal.
  • The earlier the detection of HCC, the longer the patient life.

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Published

2022-12-26

How to Cite

Mohie Abdel-Hamid, N. ., Abd Almunim Baker, L. ., & Farhan Bdaiwi , L. . (2022). Frontiers in early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. Iraq Medical Journal, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.22317/imj.v6i4.1206

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2022): Autumn 2022

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Short Communications

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