The Role of CA19-9 in Predicting Tumour Resectability in Carcinoma Head of Pancreas
Introduction: Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a tumour associated antigen. Blood levels may be elevated in benign as well as malignant conditions. Its sensitivity (70-90%) and specificity (68-91%) are inadequate for accurate diagnosis. It can be used to predict the extent of disease and o...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7398/17106_CE(Ra1)_F(AK)_PF1(AYAK)_PFA(NC_AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |