Figure 6From: A novel biomarker TERTmRNA is applicable for early detection of hepatoma Early detection of small HCC by circulating hTERT mRNA and immunohistochemical analysis of HCC tissues. (a) Imaging diagnosis regarding case with 6 mm HCC. A. Ultrasonography and B. computed tomography of the smallest HCC detected by hTERTmRNA. The diameter of HCC was 6 mm. Left, ultrasonography; right, CT (b) Immunohistochemical analysis of HCC tissues. A. Ki-67 staining (×400), B. hTERT staining (×400), C. TUNEL (×400), D. Labeling indices of Ki-67, hTERT and TUNEL in regard to differential degree of HCC.Back to article page