title: [Diagnostic and prognostic value of the carcinoembryonic antigen in colonic cancer].
abstract: A group of 50 patients operated for carcinoma of the colon in June 1980-December 1981 with a follow-up period of min. 2 months-max. 15 months is presented. C.E.A. measurements were taken in all patients pre and post-operatively and then every 2 months in an attempt to establish its diagnostic and prognostic value. In immediate diagnostic and prognostic terms, pre-operative C.E.A. appears to be insignificant. However both pre-operative C.E.A. and C.E.A. at a distance of 6 months were found to be reliable for long term (max. 15 months) prognosis.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001667:Binding, Competitive; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes
vernacular_title: Valore diagnostico e prognostico del CEA nel carcinoma del colon.