Interrelationship of serum S100B and P53 in brain tumour patients.

The interrelationship of serum S100B and P53 concentrations and their association with tumour type and size in patients was determined. S100B and P53 concentrations were measured in serum of patients and normal healthy volunteers. Serum S100B concentrations were significantly higher in patients (mean 50%) than in healthy controls (p< 0.

Pre- and post-operative values of serum CRP in patients undergoing surgery for brain tumour.

Objective: To determine the concentration of C-reactive protein in pre- and post-operative serum samples of brain tumour patients in order to detect the potential risks of post-operative infections.

Methods: Serum C-reactive protein was measured on pre- and post-operative Day 1, Day 2 and Day 7 in 18 patients who underwent surgery for brain tumours. The study was performed at the Neurosurgical Ward, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, from May 2007 to April 2008.

Serum S100B in patients with brain tumours undergoing craniotomy.

Objective: To determine pre- and postoperative serum S100B concentrations in patients with intracranial tumours that underwent craniotomy and compare the values with healthy controls.

Study Design: An observational, comparative study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Neurosurgical Ward, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.