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New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at University of Texas

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 9th, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "The differential diagnoses for pelvic masses with elevated CA 125 and serum testosterone are many, including primary tumors and metastases from nongynecologic primary cancers. A 63-year-old woman presented with a pelvic mass, abdominal pain and virilization."

"CA 125 and testosterone were elevated (74 U/mL, and 36 4 ng/dL, respectively). Preoperative clinical diagnosis was suggestive of Sertoli-Leydig tumor. Final diagnosis was stage IV primary gallbladder malignancy with metastases to the ovaries. Ovarian metastases from other sites can clinically mimic primary ovarian tumors," wrote A.M. Ricks and colleagues,...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-09)

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