Rapid Regression of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated with Elevation of Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin after Short-Term Treatment with Sorafenib – A Report of Two Cases
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Rapid Regression of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated with Elevation of Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin after Short-Term Treatment with Sorafenib – A Report of Two Cases
BACKGROUND Sorafenib is the first molecular-targeted agent that is effective for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with prolongation of survival. However, a complete response is very rare, and rapid regression of HCC after short-term treatment with sorafenib has not been reported previously. CASE REPORTS We describe 2 patients with advanced multiple HCC who received sorafenib for short...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Oncology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1662-6575
DOI: 10.1159/000319831