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Tongue cancer laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of tongue cancer include reduced CBC levels, abnormal prothrombin time (PT), abnormal activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and abnormal international normalized ratio (INR).
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings
A complete blood cell count is a useful general screen that helps the consulting internist establish if further testing is warranted. In a patient with a suspected bleeding diathesis, investigations may also include tests of prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and international normalized ratio (INR).[1]
References
References
- ↑ “Chip developed to diagnose oral cancer in ten minutes”. Br Dent J. 209 (4): 155. 2010. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.730. PMID 20798709.
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