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Can manipulation of a pelvic tumour influence the serum level of cancer antigen 125 and cancer-associated serum antigen?

British Journal of Cancer volume 77, pages 2012–2013 (1998)Cite this article

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Cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) and cancer-associated serum antigen (CASA) were measured in 24 women with pelvic masses before and after a gynaecological examination and ultrasonography. CA 125 decreased median 16% after manipulation (P < 0.0001) and CASA decreased median 8% (P = 0.0077). The decline was found in patients with benign tumours as well as in patients with malignant tumours.

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Kierkegaard, O., Mogensen, O., Mogensen, B. et al. Can manipulation of a pelvic tumour influence the serum level of cancer antigen 125 and cancer-associated serum antigen?. Br J Cancer 77, 2012–2013 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1998.334

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