[Elevated Ca 19.9 tumor marker without evidence of malignancy]

Medicina (B Aires). 2007;67(3):285-6.
[Article in Spanish]

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

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • CA-19-9 Antigen / blood*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous / diagnosis*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*

Substances

  • CA-19-9 Antigen