title: [The value of "tumor markers" in the therapy and aftercare of carcinoma of the oral mucosa].
abstract: Biochemical Markers (alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, ferritin, transferrin) and tumor associated markers (TPA, CEA, SCC-antigen) are described. Concerning the screening of oral carcinoma, the use of tumor markers is to be considered with criticism. The SCC-antigen seems to be the most useful for detection of recurrence in the follow-up. But no tumor marker can replace exact physical and ultrasound examinations.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurgie, Universität Heidelberg.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zöller
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor
vernacular_title: Der Stellenwert von "Tumormarkern" in Therapie und Nachsorge des Mundschleimhautkarzinoms.