Peritoneal sarcoidosis and elevated CA 125

Edward L. Trimble; Patricia E. Saigo; Gary W. Freeberg; Stephen C. Rubin; William J. Hoskins

Peritoneal sarcoidosis and elevated CA 125

Edward L. Trimble, Patricia E. Saigo, Gary W. Freeberg, Stephen C. Rubin, William J. Hoskins

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Abstract

Although CA 125 is generally considered a serum marker of malignant tumors, it may be elevated in conditions characterized by peritoneal inflammation. We report a patient with known pulmonary sarcoidosis who presented with an adnexal mass and an elevated CA 125. At laparotomy, she was found to have miliary peritoneal disease simulating the appearance of metastatic cancer. Microscopic examination revealed a benign ovarian cyst and diffuse granulomatous disease similar to that present in the lung.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	976-977
Number of pages	2
Journal	Obstetrics and gynecology
Volume	78
Issue number	5
State	Published - Nov 1991
Externally published	Yes

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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