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Table 3 Values of DCP and AFP in relation to tumour sizes recorded as mean ± standard deviation

From: Utility of serum des-gamma-carboxyprothrombin in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among Nigerians, a case–control study

 

Number of patients (%)

DCP(mAU/ml)

AFP(IU/ml)

HCC

62(100)

1657.4 ± 687.7

122.7 ± 148.3

Tumour Diameter

   

  < 3 cm

0

0

0

 3-5 cm

19(31)

1322.2 ± 858.7

94.9 ± 143.9

  > 5 cm

43(69)

1805.5 ± 545.5

135.0 ± 150.2

 Non-HCC

57(100)

59.1 ± 27.4

11.2 ± 34.8

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