Abnormal Elevated CA 19-9 in the Dermoid Cyst: A Sign of the Ovarian Torsion?
| Autor: | Burcu Artunc Ulkumen, Asli Goker, Halil Gursoy Pala, Sercin Ordu |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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| Zdroj: | Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol 2013 (2013) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2090-6684 2090-6692 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2013/860505 |
| Popis: | Dermoid cyst is the most common germ cell tumor of the ovary containing various tissue elements. Ovarian torsion is a common complication of which ultrasonographic diagnosis is confusing. We report here a 14-year-old adolescent with painless torsion of the ovary including dermoid cyst and with abnormal elevated CA 19-9 serum levels. Elevated CA 19-9 level may be related to ovarian torsion and may predict the extent of tissue necrosis. |
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