Is combination of cyst fluid CEA and CA 125 an accurate diagnostic tool for differentiating mucinous cystic neoplasms from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms?
Our results demonstrate that cyst fluid CEA can be a helpful marker in differentiating mucinous from non-mucinous, but not malignant from benign cystic lesions. A combined CEA and CA 125 approach may help segregate MCNs from IPMNs.
Results from the present study suggest that monitoring oxygen saturation changes during a 6MWT is useful in helping to identify COPD patients who may experience significant nocturnal desaturation.