[Comparative study of the results of measurements of beta2-microglobulin and carcino-embryonic antigen in human digestive tract carcinomas (author's transl)]

Abstract

The studies of the levels of the CEA and of the beta2m were both performed on 52 patients. The authors pointed out the interest of measurement of these 2 markers and above all the interest of their complementary before any therapy and during treatment by surgery or radiotherapy whether associated or not.