Low Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels Are Associated with Improved Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with Portal Vein Thrombosis

Carr B. I., Guerra V.

DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, vol.61, no.3, pp.937-947, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 61 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10620-015-3922-3
  • Journal Name: DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.937-947
  • Keywords: Portal vein thrombosis, AFP, DCP, Survival
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Macroscopic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common and dire prognostic feature of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and often precludes many treatments as a result. Little is known about its causes or mechanisms or clinical associations.