Evaluation of serum resistin levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma before and after treatment

This study was a randomized, cross-sectional comparative study. Serum resistin levels were measured in 50 patients with hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis (30 patients with HCC versus 20 patients without HCC). Results Patients with HCC had higher levels of serum resistin. Moreover, the size and number of hepatic focal lesions as well as portal vein invasion had significant correlation with serum resistin. Serum resistin had also significant positive correlations with the following: total bilirubin, international normalized ratio, and model of end-stage liver disease score. A significant reduction of serum resistin level was reported one month after intervention of HCC in comparison with its level before intervention (P
Source: Egyptian Liver Journal - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research