Diagnostic value of the vascular endothelial growth factor in ascites
- VernacularTitle:血管内皮生长因子对腹水性质的诊断价值
- Author:
Li ZHENG
;
Weichang CHEN
;
Su YAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) Ascites Differential diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2002;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study to the differential diagnostic value of the VEGF in ascites and to investigate the clinical significances of VEGF combined with CEA measurement.Methods The VEGF and CEA levels in ascites were measured by ELISA in 58 ascites specimens.Results The VEGF level in malignant ascites was significantly higher than that in nonmalignant ascites (P