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Abstract
Aim of the work
The aim of the work is:
1- Evaluate the clinical significant of circulating VEGE in patients with liver cirrhosis.
2- Study its correlation to other laboratory tests (liver function and platelet count).
3- Study its correlation to gastro-oesophageal varices and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Conclusion
From the results of this study we conclude the following:
1- There was a strong relation between VEGF level and chronic liver disease (liver cirrhosis, HCC) especially highly correlated with HCC, there was a statistically significant high levels of VEGF in them more than control group.
2- There was no statistically significant correlation between VEGF levels and platelet count in patients with liver cirrhosis.
3- There was strong correlation between VEGF and liver enzymes ALT and AST (degree of hepatic dysfunction). With no correlation with ALP.
4- There was no significant relation between VEGF and the grades of Oesophageal varices in liver cirrhosis.
5- There was no relation between VEGF and degree of splenomegally and ascites in liver cirrhosis patients.
6- There was no significant relation between VEGF and upper GIT bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis.