Marcadores tumorais no câncer colorretal / Tumor markers in colorectal cancer
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
; 29(2): 106-111, mar.-abr. 2002.
Article
in Portuguese
| LILACS
| ID: lil-496558
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Colorectal cancer is a clinical entity of a persistent relevance in clinical practice and its early diagnosis is a determinant factor to obtain better therapeutic results. Tumor markers are helpful means for a better approach to individuals with such neoplasm. In the present review, the authors analyze the phases in which surgical-clinical treatment markers must be used diagnosis, determination of tumor stage, establishment of prognosis and detection of recurrence. Current and future markers and the consensus on their use are discussed. Causal factors for errors in diagnosis with markers and perspectives of use are also presented.
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International databases
Database:
LILACS
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Screening study
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Journal subject:
CIRURGIA GERAL
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil