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Observational studyCancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers2020

Thyroid hormones concentration in portal and peripheral blood in patients with pancreatic cancer: Preliminary study.

Alicja Strzałka, Piotr Hogendorf, Aleksander Skulimowski, Michał Spychalski, Janusz Strzelczyk, Adam Durczynski

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Observational study in Cancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Alicja StrzałkaGeneral and Transplant Surgery Department, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Piotr HogendorfGeneral and Transplant Surgery Department, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Aleksander SkulimowskiDepartment of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Michał SpychalskiCentre for Bowel Treatment, Specialized Hospital Brzeziny, Brzeziny, Poland.
Janusz StrzelczykGeneral and Transplant Surgery Department, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Adam DurczynskiGeneral and Transplant Surgery Department, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Medical University of Lodz · PLUniversity of Freiburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prognostic value of D-dimers concentration in portal blood in patients with pancreatic cancer has been established in several studies. Thyroid hormones and their receptors, especially T3 also seems to have a specific role in process of neoplasia and metastatic spread.

objectiveThe aim of the study was to look for changes of thyroid hormones concentration between portal and peripheral blood.

methodsWe included prospectively 8 patients with pancreatic cancer, without liver dysfunction, qualified to surgical treatment. D-dimers, THS, fT3, fT4 concentration was determined in blood samples from portal and peripheral vein taken intraoperatively.

resultsThe difference and quotient of portal and peripheral concentration of D-dimers, THS, fT3 and fT4 was calculated (D-dimer-; THS-; fT3-; fT4-d and -q). The level of D-dimers measured in portal blood was > 2700 ng/mL in 3 patients. The peripheral fT3 level was significantly higher In high portal D-dimers group. FT3 change coefficients showed strong statistically significant negative correlation with portal D-dimer concentration level.

conclusionsWe suggest that fT3 or its receptors can influence progression of pancreatic malignancies. The results of this study are also a new evidence that both fT3 and portal D-dimers are biologically linked to intensity of local neoplastic process. Nevertheless, deeper knowledge about portal circulation probably constitute missing part in understanding nature of pancreatic neoplasia. Investigations both on larger group and in the field of basic sciences are needed.

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AgedBiomarkers, TumorFemaleFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation ProductsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPancreasPancreatic NeoplasmsPancreaticoduodenectomyPortal SystemPrognosisProspective StudiesThyrotropinThyroxineTriiodothyronineBiomarkers, TumorFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Productsfibrin fragment DThyrotropinThyroxineTriiodothyroninedeiodinase type 3low T3 syndromePancreatic cancerportal bloodportal D-dimer level

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PMID32568183
PMCPMC12662517
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