Immunohistochemical localization of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in salivary gland tumors.
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was first isolated from colonic carcinoma and has been used as a diagnostic marker. CEA has also been observed in a variety of epithelial tumors and normal tissues. In this study, CEA was localized by means of immunohistochemical procedures in benign and malignant salivary gland tumors, as well as in normal parotid gland, indicating that CEA is not a reliable marker for differentiation between benign and malignant salivary gland neoplasms.
Alfaro
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Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Carrozza
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000032:analysis*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis*; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000032:analysis
D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen