Can manipulation of a pelvic tumour influence the serum level of cancer antigen 125 and cancer-associated serum antigen?
Cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) and cancer-associated serum antigen (CASA) were measured in 24 women with pelvic masses before and after a gynaecological examination and ultrasonography. CA 125 decreased median 16% after manipulation (P < 0.0001) and CASA decreased median 8% (P = 0.0077). The decline was found in patients with benign tumours as well as in patients with malignant tumours.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.
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D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000097:blood*; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000097:blood* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D018394:CA-125 Antigen