Abstract
Purpose of investigation: A rare case of increasing CA 125 and CA 19-9 levels increasing in a woman with adenomyoma is described. Methods: A 39-year-old nullipara woman with CA 125 = 1,796 U/ml and CA 19-9 = 177 U/ml was submitted to abdominal and pelvic MRI, gastric endoscopy, colonoscopy, hysteroscopy, pelvic Doppler and PET scan. None of the exams revealed any apparent malignant disease. Results: Six months of gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist treatment reduced CA 125 and CA 19-9 levels. However, after contraceptive pill use the markers were again elevated, and a laparoscopic hysterectomy was performed, and normal CA 125 and CA 19-9 levels were achieved. Conclusions: Adenomyoma may be associated with high levels of CA 125 and CA 19-9.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 455-456 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 Sept 19 |
Keywords
- Adenomyoma
- CA 125 antigen
- CA 19-9 antigen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology