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Appendix cancer other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Appendix cancer may also be diagnosed using scintigraphy, capsule endoscopy, and enteroscopy. Chromogranin A (CgA) and 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid) are among biochemical markers that might represent level of malignant cells activity in carcinoid syndrome.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
- The following are among biochemocal markers that might represent level of malignant cells activity in carcinoid syndrome:
- Chromogranin A (CgA)[2]
- 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid)[3]
- Ki67: a reliable marker of cell proliferation[4][1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maroun J, Kocha W, Kvols L, Bjarnason G, Chen E, Germond C et al. (2006) Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of carcinoid tumours. Part 1: the gastrointestinal tract. A statement from a Canadian National Carcinoid Expert Group. Curr Oncol 13 (2):67-76. PMID: 17576444
- ↑ Eriksson B, Oberg K, Stridsberg M (2000) Tumor markers in neuroendocrine tumors. Digestion 62 Suppl 1 ():33-8. DOI:10.1159/000051853 PMID: 10940685
- ↑ Oberg K, Janson ET, Eriksson B (1999) Tumour markers in neuroendocrine tumours. Ital J Gastroenterol Hepatol 31 Suppl 2 ():S160-2. PMID: 10604122
- ↑ Oberg K (2003) Diagnosis and treatment of carcinoid tumors. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 3 (6):863-77. DOI:10.1586/14737140.3.6.863 PMID: 14686708
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