Measurement of CA125 in serum and ovarian cyst fluid of patients with endometriosis and its clinical significance
- VernacularTitle:子宫内膜异位症血清和囊液CA125的测定及临床意义
- Author:
Xiaofeng ZHU
;
Fengyan JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
CA125;
endometriosis;
plasma;
ovarian cyst fluid
- From:
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences)
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the relationship between CA125 and endometriosis.Methods We tested the level of CA125 in serum and fluid of ovarian cysts of patients with endometriosis and non-endometriosis,respectively.Results The mean CA125 concentration in the fluid of endometrial cysts of the ovary(ECO) was remarkably higher than that of the serum in ECO group(P0.05).Conclusion The level of CA125 has bearing on the occurrence,development and prognosis of endometriosis,CA125 level is positively correlated with the severity of the disease.Therefore,it is valuable to test serum CA125 level for diagnosing endometriosis.
