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Can Elevated Ca125,abdominal Swelling And Fibroid Tumor Be Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer?
i have the symptoms of ovarian cancer i had a ca125 test done and it came out a little elevated at 43, my pap, uterus, and ovaries look normal on a sonogram but i do have a fibroid tumor i'm waiting for results of a ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast can i still have ovarian cancer what really concerns me is that my abdomen swells up alot i've even had people ask me if im pregnant that doesnt bother me what bothers me is that i don't know whats going on
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Thanks for query.CA125 is not specific for epithelial ovarian cancer and is elevated in other benign and malignant conditions, including menstruation; endometriosis; pelvic inflammation; liver, renal, and lung disease.It is also elevated in 6% of women who do not have epithelial ovarian cancer.so there is no reason to worry based on ca125 levels. the thing you should be concerned more is ascitis(fluid in abdomen).we may get a hint of diagnosis after CT report.but final diagnosis in such scenario is generally made by staging laprotomy.discuss with you gynaecologists.regards
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