Urine carcinoembryonic antigen levels are more useful than serum levels for early detection of Bilharzial and non-Bilharzial urinary bladder carcinoma: Observations of 43 Egyptian cases

Urine carcinoembryonic antigen levels are more useful than serum levels for early detection of Bilharzial and non-Bilharzial urinary bladder carcinoma: Observations of 43 Egyptian cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both urinary bilharziasis and urothelial neoplasia are associated with increased production of tissue carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).</p> <p>Patients and methods</p> <p>Urine and serum CEA were determined in 4...

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Main Authors: Elwan Mohamed S, El-Metenawy Wafaa H, Saied Gamal M, Dessouki Nazar R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/4

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