Real impact of tumor marker AFP and PIVKA-II in detecting very small hepatocellular carcinoma ( ≤ 2 cm, Barcelona stage 0) - assessment with large number of cases.

CONCLUSION: In the surveillance of very small HCC nodules (≤ 2 cm in diameter, Barcelona clinical stage 0) the tumor markers AFP and PIVKA-II are not so useful. PMID: 33312428 [PubMed]
Source: World Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: World J Hepatol Source Type: research