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Pseudomyxoma peritonei laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The laboratory findings associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei are increased levels of tumor markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125).
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
The laboratory findings associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei are increased levels of tumor markers such as:[1][2]
These tumor markers are useful for postoperative follow-up and prediciton of the completeness of cytoreductive surgery.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baratti D, Kusamura S, Martinetti A, Seregni E, Laterza B, Oliva DG, Deraco M (August 2007). “Prognostic value of circulating tumor markers in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy”. Ann. Surg. Oncol. 14 (8): 2300–8. doi:10.1245/s10434-007-9393-9. PMID 17510772.
- ↑ Alexander-Sefre F, Chandrakumaran K, Banerjee S, Sexton R, Thomas JM, Moran B (July 2005). “Elevated tumour markers prior to complete tumour removal in patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei predict early recurrence”. Colorectal Dis. 7 (4): 382–6. doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2005.00773.x. PMID 15932563.
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