Abnormally high level of CA-19-9 in a benign ovarian cyst.
10.5468/ogs.2015.58.6.530
- Author:
Seung Yeon PYEON
1
;
Ji Young PARK
;
Kyung Do KI
;
Jong Min LEE
Author Information
1. Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea. diners99@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
CA 19-9 antigen;
Cystadenoma, mucinous;
Tumor markers, biological
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biliary Tract;
CA-19-9 Antigen;
Cystadenoma, Mucinous;
Female;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Mucins;
Ovarian Cysts*;
Pancreas;
Biomarkers, Tumor
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2015;58(6):530-532
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
CA-19-9 antigen is mainly elevated in cases of gastrointestinal tract malignancy, including of the pancreas, colorectum, and biliary tract. CA 19-9 antigen can also be elevated in ovarian mucinous neoplasms, however, as well as in many benign conditions. Markedly raised levels of more than 10,000 U/mL were almost observed in advanced stage of malignancy. We report herein the case of a 37-year-old woman who presented with an abnormally high level of CA 19-9 antigen associated with benign mucinous cystadenoma.
