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[A case of alpha-fetoprotein-producing gastric cancer with hepatic metastasis successfully treated with combination chemotherapy].

Authors :
Kunoki N
Nishiyama R
Ryuzaki H
Oonishi M
Yamamoto T
Uno A
Ogawa M
Ogihara A
Tanaka N
Moriyama M
Sou K
Kinukawa N
Source :
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology [Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi] 2008 Oct; Vol. 105 (10), pp. 1489-95.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The patient was a 79-year-old woman. We became introduction consultation than a nearby doctor in alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)high level. Abdominal ultrasonography showed 30mm great tumor in liver lateral segment area and gastric fiber showed type2 tumor which is AFP producing gastric cancer. On admission AFP level is high(403ng/ml). Multiple liver metastases were noted it by abdominal angiography. We started FLAP(5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, etoposide, cisplatin)combination chemotherapy by a diagnosis of AFP producing gastric cancer StageIV. It is reduction of a liver tumor after one course, and the stomach lesion almost disappeared after three courses end points.

Details

Language :
Japanese
ISSN :
0446-6586
Volume :
105
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18840987