Question 426 · LEK · Tumor markers
High CA-125 antigen level might be present in:
1) ascites;
2) peritonitis;
3) a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis;
4) ovarian cancer.
The correct answer is:
2) peritonitis;
3) a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis;
4) ovarian cancer.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 1.
- B. all the above.
- C. only 2.
- D. only 3.
- E. only 4.
Hint
CA-125 is released by irritated mesothelium as well as by ovarian tumours; think of every process involving the peritoneum.
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