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ovarian cyst

ovarian cyst

i've been "closely followed for several ovarians cysts (mostly simple, one complex) and a fibroid tumor. At my request my MD ordered cancer marker tests.  All were normal but my CA 19-9 was 67.  Could ovarian cysts or fibroids cause an elevated CA 19-9?
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Ovarian lesions (esp epithelial ovarian cancers) are associated with raised CA-125 more commonly.
CA 19-9 is a non-specific tumor marker usually found elevated in pancreatic cancers. It may, however, be elevated in other cancers, as well as non-cancer causes.
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