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:*Elevated concentration of 5-HIAA, is usually suggestive of progression of corcinoid tumors. | :**Elevated concentration of 5-HIAA, is usually suggestive of progression of corcinoid tumors. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2]
Overview
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with appendix cancer in general. Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors include , Chromogranin A (CgA), 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid). Some patients with colonic type adenocarcinoma may have elevated concentration of CEA.
Laboratory Findings
- There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with appendix cancer in general.
- Some patients with colonic type adenocarcinoma may have elevated concentration of CEA.
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of carcinoid tumor include:
- Chromogranin A (CgA)
- 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid)
- Elevated concentration of 5-HIAA, is usually suggestive of progression of corcinoid tumors.