Is serum carcinoembryonic antigen associated with metabolic syndrome in female Korean non-smokers?
In female Korean non-smokers, serum CEA was independently associated with metabolic syndrome. The pathophysiologic and clinical significance of these findings requires further investigation.
The high recurrence and progression rates of DNETs and the high rate of abnormal neurocognitive test results noted in the current study highlight the need for regular follow-up and appropriate academic counseling of children with these tumors.