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Serum hepcidin levels were significantly elevated in patients with acute appendicitis (1750±285 pg/ml) compared to healthy controls (1066±225 pg/ml, p<0.05) and those with non-appendicitis pathology (1349±381 pg/ml). These findings suggest that hepcidin could be a valuable biochemical marker for diagnosing acute appendicitis and differentiating it from other abdominal conditions.
Journal Article by Aygun A, Koksal A (…) Karakahya M et 7 al. in Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg
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