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[Double primary lung cancers producing alpha-fetoprotein]

T Bessho1, S Miyoshi, S Maebeya

  • 1First Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical College, Japan.

[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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This study reports a case of lung cancer with high alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels, which normalized after surgery. Lectin affinity analysis of AFP showed patterns similar to hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly with Lentil Agglutinin and Erythroaggultinating Phytohemagglutinin.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is typically associated with hepatocellular carcinoma but can occur in other malignancies.
  • Lung cancer, particularly large cell carcinoma, can rarely produce AFP.