Question
CEA is increased in which non-neoplastic condition
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Hemolytic anemia
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Pancreatitis
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BPH
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Pregnancy
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Correct Answer � A:B
Explanation
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Ans. A and B
CEA-Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA): CEA is also a glycoprotein normally synthesized in embryonic tissue of the gut, pancreas, and liver.
Their serum levels are high in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, ovarian cancer and breast.
CEA levels are also elevated in certain non-neoplastic conditions e.g. in ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis, and chronic bronchitis, Alcoholic cirrhosis, smoking, pancreatitis, hemolytic anemia
