Creatine phosphokinase in ectopic pregnancy revisited: Significant diagnostic value of its MB and MM isoenzyme fractions

Authors :: Katsikis, Ilias
Rousso, David
Farmakiotis, Dimitrios
Kourtis, Anargyros
Diamanti-Kandarakis, Evanthia
Zournatzi-Koiou, Vassiliki
Panidis, Dimitrios
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jan, 2006, Vol. 194 Issue 1, p86, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Forty women with ectopic pregnancy EP are studied considering that evidences on elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) as a tool for the diagnosis of EP were found conflictive. It is found that determination of CPK isoenzyme fractions can significantly enhance the diagnostic value of total maternal CPK in the prediction of ectopic pregnancy.

Subjects :: Pregnancy, Ectopic -- Diagnosis
Creatine -- Health aspects
Pregnancy -- Diagnosis
Pregnancy -- Research
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