Plasma carcinoembryonic antigen as an indicator of cerebral metastases.
Four patients in whom the plasma CEA reflected the clinical course of intracranial disease are presented. We conclude that a search to explain an elevated CEA should include the central nervous system. In addition, in selected patients with brain metastases the plasma CEA is a helpful indicator of tumor control and of its response to radiation and chemotherapy.
Eden
E A
EA
Kaplan Cancer Center, New York, NY 10016.
Muggia
J M
JM
Hiesiger
E M
EM
Muggia
F M
FM
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000097:blood*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms; D008875:Middle Aged
D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen