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Prognostic role of carcinoembryonic antigen is influenced by microsatellite instability genotype and stage in locally advanced colorectal cancers.
World journal of surgery - 1 Apr 2011
Søreide Kjetil, Søreide Jon Arne, Kørner Hartwig
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is the most frequently used marker for colorectal cancer (CRC). Influence of genetic instability on tumor marker expression is not known. The aim of this study was to investigate microsatellite instability (MSI) of CEA serum levels in locally advanced CRC. METHODS: The observational cohort consisted of stage II-III CRC patients (n = 131) 75 years old or youngerwho...
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