Role of annexin A1 in early diagnosis of lung cancer

Background: The prevalence of lung cancer has shown an increase over the last few years which cause both health and economic burden. biopsy is gold standard tool for disease diagnosis, but it usually not accepted by patients due to its invasive nature. use non-invasive biomarkers now attaining a great interest in diagnosis. Aim work: Assess role Annexin A1 bronchoalveolar lavage serum early diagnosis cancer. Patients methods: This study included 39 into two groups; group A (cases with cancer) B non-malignant lesions). All subjects were submitted history taking thorough full physical examination laboratory analysis. Bronchoalveolar (BAL) was performed cases within groups. Both BAL levels annexin assed all cases. Results: In current study, level statistically significantly higher malignant as compared (P 0.001).