[A case of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder with high serum level of CEA and CA19-9]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2001 Aug;47(8):583-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

An 85-year-old male with asymptomatic gross hematuria was diagnosed with invasive bladder tumor, transitional cell carcinoma grade 3. Serum levels of CEA and CA19-9 were elevated and histological examination revealed expression of both markers in the cytoplasm of cancer cells. Out of therapeutic options, intra-arterial chemotherapy and radiotherapy were selected because of his age. During the treatment, serum levels of CEA and CA19-9 decreased along with reduction of tumor size. These serum markers have been reported to be elevated in 10 to 60% of patients with bladder tumor and are useful markers for evaluation of the treatment as suggested in the present case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / blood*
  • CA-19-9 Antigen / blood*
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / blood*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / immunology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • CA-19-9 Antigen
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen