Diagnostic values of serum alpha-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen and ferritin levels in hepatocellular and colorectal carcinomas

ABSTRACT

This study included 80 individuals; 25 healthy normal subjects. 30 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC] and 25 patients with colorectal carcinoma [CRC]. In cancer groups the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination of biopsy specimens. Serum levels of Alpha-fetoprotein [AFP], carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA] and Ferritin [Fer] showed significant increase in both HCC and CRC as compared to the control group. Also, there was a significant increase in all parameters in HCC when compared with CRC