Abstract
Tumor markers are a useful tool for surveillance of oncologic patients, whereas their role in the diagnosis of a malignancy is controversial. We present the case of a woman with a benign ovarian cyst with an unexpected elevation of Ca 19.9 after laparoscopic bilateral anexectomy.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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CA-19-9 Antigen / blood*
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Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous / diagnosis*
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Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / diagnosis*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Laparoscopy
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Middle Aged
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Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*
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Ovarian Cysts / surgery
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Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
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Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*