Evaluation the Sensitivity and Specificity of CA 19-9 Test in Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Introduction & Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of CA 19-9 test in diagnosis of gastric cancer patients. Materials & Methods: This prospective and cross-sectional study was carried out on 35 patients with gastric cancer and 35 patients...
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| Language: | fas |
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Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
2006-06-01
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| Series: | پزشکی بالینی ابن سینا |
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| Online Access: | http://sjh.umsha.ac.ir/article-1-497-en.html |
| Summary: | Introduction & Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of CA 19-9 test in diagnosis of gastric cancer patients.
Materials & Methods: This prospective and cross-sectional study was carried out on 35 patients with gastric cancer and 35 patients without adenocarcinoma of gaster as a control group. Theses patients were referred to alimentary and pathology wards in Ekbatan Hospital of Hamadan city. After selection of the patients who had the inclusion criteria, CA19-9 level was determined, and information collected in a checklist. Then statistical analysis was performed using c2 test.
Results: Cut off point of 35 was determined as a suitable point with high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of gastric carcinoma. In cut off point of 35 the sensitivity and specificity was 77.1% and 97.1% respectively. CA 19-9 was a fairly good test for diagnosis of gastric cancer before performing any invasive methods.
Conclusion: CA19-9 is a sensitive and specific test for gastric cancer. |
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| ISSN: | 2588-722X 2588-7238 |