From: Tumor markers as a diagnostic key for hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Variable | N = | N (elevated) = | Median CEA levels(range) [ng/ml] | Mean CEA levels ± standard deviation [ng/ml] |
---|---|---|---|---|
UICC I | 26 | 5 (19%) | 1.7 (range:0-15.8) | 2.9 ± 3.8 |
UICC II | 64 | 24 (38%) | 2.8 (range:0.9-37.3) | 4.6 ± 6.5 |
UICC III | 17 | 8 (47%) | 3.5 (range:1.1-94) | 18.1 ± 29.6 |
UICC IV | 29 | 18 (62%) | 5.3 (range:0-250) | 22.7 ± 53.9 |
Total | 136 | 55 (40%) | 3 (range:0-250) | 9.9 ± 27.8 |