| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969484 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivesThe study goals were development of reference intervals and an interpretive algorithm for pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers.Design and methods442 pancreatic cyst fluids were tested for CEA, CA19-9, and amylase.ResultsCEA > 30 ng/mL discriminates mucinous from non-mucinous cysts. After CEA analysis, amylase and CA19-9 segregate non-mucinous and mucinous subtypes, respectively.ConclusionsPancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers supplement other diagnostic measures. This study provides estimated reference intervals and an algorithm for interpretation.
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Authors
Christine L.H. Snozek, Ranjan C. Mascarenhas, Dennis J. O'Kane,