Serum and Urine Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor As Prognostic Markers in Patients With Bladder Cancer Publisher



Ayati M¹ ; Ghorani H¹ ; Amini E¹ ; Nowroozi MR¹ ; Jamshidian H¹ ; Moghadam SO¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Middle East Journal of Cancer Published:2020

Abstract

Background: Bladder cancer is the second most common urinary cancer after prostate cancer. Recent studies have shown higher serum and urinary vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in increased angiogenesis. In this study, the mean serum and urine level of VEGF was assessed in patients with bladder cancer. Methods: In this case-control study, 46 patients with bladder cancer referred to Imam-Khomeini Hospital in Tehran, Iran and 38 subjects as control, were enrolled and the mean serum and urine level of VEGF was assessed and compared between the groups. Results: The mean serum level of VEGF was 478.7, 518.4, and 648.1 in control, low-grade, and high-grade groups, respectively, with no significant difference (P=0.175). The mean urine level of VEGF was 414.2, 968.3, and 848.4 in control, low-grade, and high-grade groups, respectively, with significant difference (P=0.010). Conclusion: The mean urine level of VEGF in patients with bladder cancer is higher than healthy subjects. © 2020, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.