Diagnostic alternatives to second look in ovarian cancer

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1990;11(2):145-8.

Abstract

The accuracy of the markers CA 125, CA 15-3, CA 50 serum levels and the CT findings as alternative monitoring techniques to second look has been evaluated in 25 patients. The negative predictive value for the CA 125 was of 55% and its sensibility seems not to be increased by the association of the other markers. For the CT findings we report a diagnostic accuracy of 76%.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor