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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Some patients with oral cancer may have elevated [[liver function tests]], abnormal [[urea]] and [[electrolyte]] measurements, elevated [[calcium]] levels. [[Serum]] [[ferritin]], [[Alpha antitrypsin|alpha-antitrypsin]], and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of the [[oral cavity]], while those at any stage of disease have increased [[haptoglobin]] levels. [[Prealbumin]] levels are decreased slightly in persons at any stage. | Some patients with oral cancer may have elevated [[liver function tests]], abnormal [[urea]] and [[electrolyte]] measurements, or elevated [[calcium]] levels. [[Serum]] [[ferritin]], [[Alpha antitrypsin|alpha-antitrypsin]], and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of the [[oral cavity]], while those at any stage of disease have increased [[haptoglobin]] levels. [[Prealbumin]] levels are decreased slightly in persons at any stage. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
*Laboratory findings consistent with the [[diagnosis]] of oral cancer include: | *Laboratory findings consistent with the [[diagnosis]] of oral cancer include: | ||
**[[Liver function tests]] may be elevated in [[liver]] [[metastasis]]. | **[[Liver function tests]] may be elevated in [[liver]] [[metastasis]]. | ||
**[[Complete blood cell count]] and [[hemoglobin]] | **[[Complete blood cell count]] and [[hemoglobin]] values may be decreased. | ||
**Abnormal [[urea]] and [[electrolyte]] measurements. | **Abnormal [[urea]] and [[electrolyte]] measurements. | ||
**[[Serum]] [[calcium]] level may be elevated, which is a poor [[prognostic]] indicator. | **[[Serum]] [[calcium]] level may be elevated, which is a poor [[prognostic]] indicator. | ||
**[[Serum]] [[ferritin]], [[Alpha antitrypsin|alpha-antitrypsin]], and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of oral cavity, while those at any stage of disease have increased [[haptoglobin]] levels. | **[[Serum]] [[ferritin]], [[Alpha antitrypsin|alpha-antitrypsin]], and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of oral cavity, while those at any stage of disease have increased [[haptoglobin]] levels. | ||
**[[Prealbumin]] levels are mildly decreased in | **[[Prealbumin]] levels are mildly decreased in individuals at any stage. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2], Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
Some patients with oral cancer may have elevated liver function tests, abnormal urea and electrolyte measurements, or elevated calcium levels. Serum ferritin, alpha-antitrypsin, and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of the oral cavity, while those at any stage of disease have increased haptoglobin levels. Prealbumin levels are decreased slightly in persons at any stage.
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of oral cancer include:
- Liver function tests may be elevated in liver metastasis.
- Complete blood cell count and hemoglobin values may be decreased.
- Abnormal urea and electrolyte measurements.
- Serum calcium level may be elevated, which is a poor prognostic indicator.
- Serum ferritin, alpha-antitrypsin, and alpha-antiglycoprotein levels may be increased in high-stage cancer of oral cavity, while those at any stage of disease have increased haptoglobin levels.
- Prealbumin levels are mildly decreased in individuals at any stage.