Tumormarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasm: A review
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2014.00432
- Author:
Jia-Yin DING
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Biological tumormarkers;
Body fluids;
Early diagnosis;
Feces;
Pancreatic neoplasms;
Tissues
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2014;35(4):432-437
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pancreaticcarcinomarepresents a fatal malignancy with a high mortality rate and without specific early symptoms. When pancreatic tumor is clinically suspected, it usually has come to an advanced stage, which making early diagnosis especially important. Over the last several years, many investigations have focused on relevant biomarkers during early stages of pancreatic tumor, including those in tumor tissues, body fluids and stools. This paper reviews the current application of tumor markers in early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasm.
