Abstract
In a single fortuitous case it has been possible to measure serum levels of CA 125 during 3 years preceding the diagnosis of an epithelial ovarian carcinoma. CA 125 levels were elevated 10-12 months prior to clinical detection of the malignancy. CA 125 deserves further evaluation as a marker for early detection of ovarian cancer.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Agammaglobulinemia / immunology
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Antigens, Neoplasm / analysis*
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Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate
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Epitopes / analysis*
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Ovarian Neoplasms / immunology*
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Time Factors
Substances
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Antigens, Neoplasm
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Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate
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Epitopes