False-Positive Tumor Markers: CA 15-3 and CEA in a Patient with Breast Carcinoma Secondary to Inflamed Mediastinal Lymph Nodes: A clinical case
Tanyo Stefanov
, Ivan Bivolarski
False-positive tumor markers, breast cancer, mediastinal lymph nodes, CA 15-3, CEA
False-positive tumor markers occur when tests for specific proteins, known as tumor markers, reveal elevated levels of these proteins in the blood or other tissues. This can be mistakenly interpreted as an indication of cancer. Various factors can contribute to false-positive results, including other diseases like inflammatory processes or infections, as well as factors such as smoking, age, gender, or potential errors in test execution. While elevated levels of tumor markers can suggest the presence of cancer, they are not definitive diagnostic tools on their own. Further testing is typically required to confirm the presence of cancer.
"False-Positive Tumor Markers: CA 15-3 and CEA in a Patient with Breast Carcinoma Secondary to Inflamed Mediastinal Lymph Nodes: A clinical case", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.121 - 123, May-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2405017.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 5,
May-2024
Pages : 121 - 123
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_211209
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2405017
Downloads: 000347393
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: -, -, Bulgaria
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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