[Tumor markers and ovarian cysts]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2001 Nov;30(1 Suppl):S34-40.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A practical review of tumor markers, particularly CA125 is proposed. The questions are: what is the role of CA125 assay in cancer screening programs, can preoperative CA125 level predict the benign or malignant nature of an adnexal anomaly, can postoperative CA125 predict the quality of surgical resection of cancer of the ovary?

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • CA-125 Antigen / analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menopause
  • Ovarian Cysts* / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Cysts* / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • CA-125 Antigen