A study of the BALAD model to evaluate the prognosis of liver cancer
- VernacularTitle:Элэгний хавдрын прогнозыг үнэлэх BALAD загварыг судалсан нь
- Author:
Odongoo J
1
;
Solongo E
1
;
Nurlan Kh
1
;
Buyandelger B
1
;
Otgonbyamba D
1
;
Batnasan B
1
;
Bayarmagnai L
2
Author Information
1. Bonavita Clinical Laboaratory
2. School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
BALAD score;
Biomarker;
AFP;
PIVKA II (AFP L3%, DCP);
BILT;
ALB
- From:
Diagnosis
2023;106(3):118-127
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background and Aims:The BALAD scores are developed to provide an objective determination of prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by incorporating five serum markers, namely albumin, bilirubin, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), agglutinin-reactive alpha fetoprotein (AFP-L3), and des-γ-carboxy prothrombin. We aim to study the applicability of BALAD score and prognostication of the three tumor markers, albumin and bilirubin.
Methods:Patients who were served by clinical laboratory were prospectively enrolled. All the baseline characteristics and serum albumin and bilirubin level were documented at base line. The levels of the three tumor markers (AFP, AFP-L3, and des-γ-carboxy prothrombin) were determined in serum samples. assays of AFP, AFP-L3, and DCP were conducted in the same serum sample by using a microchip capillary electrophoresis and liquid phase binding assay on a μTAS Wako i30 analyzer (Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd, Osaka, Japan). To detect albumin and bilirubin amount were using the cobas 6000 analyzer series that is a fully automated, software-controlled system for immunoassay and photometric analysis intended for qualitative and quantitative in vitro determinations.
Results:A total of 103 patients who were served by clinical laboratory were recruited. AFP, albumin, bilirubin, DCP and AFP-L3 levels were independent prognostic factors. When the study participants evaluated BALAD scores, 45.63% scored 0 points, 28.16% scored 1 point, 10.68% scored 2 points, 8.74% scored 3 points, 3.88% scored 4 points, 1.94% 5 points, and 0.97% 7 points.
Conclusion:BALAD score is applicable in the population of hepatitis B and C virus related HCC. When AFP L3% increases by one unit, BALAD scores are 0.04 times higher (P=0.0001) that is presenting statistically significance.
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