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  • Title: [A comparative evaluation of tumor markers (TPA and CEA) in various malignant neoplasms at an advanced stage].
    Author: Meregalli M, Antoniazzi V, Torchio G, Colombo E, Bocchi M, Sonzini E, Lino S.
    Journal: Minerva Med; 1989 Apr; 80(4):345-7. PubMed ID: 2725935.
    Abstract:
    Radioimmunology was used to measure serum levels of CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) in 108 patients with a variety of different advanced malignant neoplasms and in a control group of 60 healthy subjects. TPA proved more sensitive as a tumour marker than CEA, since increased TPA was found in 76% of the cancer cases compared to 42% for CEA. No significant increase in diagnostic sensitivity was obtained by using both markers rather than PTA alone.
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