| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3283383 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with chronic HCV infection, AFP and ALT values correlate; however, among patients with HCC, levels of AFP increase disproportionately to or unaccompanied by increases in levels of ALT. The prognostic and diagnostic value of AFP levels might be increased by adjusting for ALT values.
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Authors
Peter Richardson, Zhigang Duan, Jennifer Kramer, Jessica A. Davila, Gia L. Tyson, Hashem B. El-Serag,