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Inflammation Or OPancreas cancer?
I did a CT Scan and MRI in my pancreas and the results were inflamation but my blood test 19-9 came to 133. What does this mean? Cancer or infammation of the pancreas?
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there,
CA-19-9 is a tumor marker, or substance produced in the body in cancer. The normal values of this in a healthy individual are 0-37 U/mL .It is very sensitive for pancreatic cancer.Ca 19-9 can also be elevated in conditions like gallstones, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis.Other tests used for diagnosing pancreatic cancer are CT scan/MRI, ERCP and percutaneous needle biopsy. Any test result has to be correlated clinically. If you are still in doubt get your doubts clarified after consulting your doctor. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
CA-19-9 is a tumor marker, or substance produced in the body in cancer. The normal values of this in a healthy individual are 0-37 U/mL .It is very sensitive for pancreatic cancer.Ca 19-9 can also be elevated in conditions like gallstones, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis.Other tests used for diagnosing pancreatic cancer are CT scan/MRI, ERCP and percutaneous needle biopsy. Any test result has to be correlated clinically. If you are still in doubt get your doubts clarified after consulting your doctor. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there,
CA-19-9 is a tumor marker, or substance produced in the body in cancer. The normal values of this in a healthy individual are 0-37 U/mL .It is very sensitive for pancreatic cancer.Ca 19-9 can also be elevated in conditions like gallstones, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis.Other tests used for diagnosing pancreatic cancer are CT scan/MRI, ERCP and percutaneous needle biopsy. Any test result has to be correlated clinically. If you are still in doubt get your doubts clarified after consulting your doctor. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
CA-19-9 is a tumor marker, or substance produced in the body in cancer. The normal values of this in a healthy individual are 0-37 U/mL .It is very sensitive for pancreatic cancer.Ca 19-9 can also be elevated in conditions like gallstones, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis.Other tests used for diagnosing pancreatic cancer are CT scan/MRI, ERCP and percutaneous needle biopsy. Any test result has to be correlated clinically. If you are still in doubt get your doubts clarified after consulting your doctor. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
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