ISSN:
1573-8221
Keywords:
CA-19-9
;
carcinoembryonic antigen
;
α-fetoprotein
;
noncancer diseases
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Tumor markers CA-19-9 (a carcinoembryonic antigen) and α-fetoprotein are measured in sera of 437 patients hospitalized for diseases other than cancer. The CA-19-9 level is increased in patients with peptic ulcer and cholelithiasis. The study demonstrates the advantages of immunological methods of examination in the diagnosis of latent tumors of the kidneys, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and lungs. Tumor markers can be used as prognostic criteria in cirrhosis of the liver, chronic hepatitis, and circulatory diseases.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02445329
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