Isolated CA 19-9 Elevation as Preceding Finding of Colorectal Carcinoma

Rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits, abdominal pain are cardinal symptoms of colorectal carcinoma. Otherwise, weight loss, fatigue and weakness do not suggest colorectal carcinoma. Carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 level is higher in several malignancies, especially gastrointestinal malignancies, a...

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Main Authors: Abdurrahman Sahin, Yilmaz Bilgic, Mustafa Cengiz, Hasan Baki Altinsoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Turaz Bilim 2016-09-01
Series:Medicine Science
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Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=198665