Alpha-fetoprotein as tumor marker in lung cancer diagnosis

J Nucl Med Allied Sci. 1989 Jul-Sep;33(3 Suppl):98-100.

Abstract

Authors have studied AFP serum levels in 289 lung cancer. Only 2 cases (0.7%) showed little increase of this glycoprotein and liver pathologies were present in both patients, authors believe immunohistochemical study is necessary in lung cancers that show AFP increase.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / metabolism
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • alpha-Fetoproteins