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Kim S, Park BK, Seo JH, Choi J, Choi JW, Lee CK, Chung JB, Park Y, Kim DW. Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 elevation without evidence of malignant or pancreatobiliary diseases. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8820. [PMID: 32483216 PMCID: PMC7264353 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65720-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Although carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) may be elevated in benign diseases, elevated CA 19-9 may cause a fear of cancer and unnecessary follow-up studies. Research on how to approach systematically in this case is very limited. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical features and the causes of CA 19-9 elevation without evidence of malignant or pancreatobiliary diseases. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who had CA 19-9 elevation (≥80 U/mL) and were found to be unrelated to cancer after follow-up. After exclusion, 192 patients were included in this study. The median level of CA 19-9 was 136.5 U/mL. The causes of CA 19-9 elevation were determined in 147 (76.6%) patients, and that was unknown in 45 (23.4%). The estimated causative diseases were hepatic diseases in 63 patients, pulmonary diseases in 32, gynecologic diseases in 38, endocrine diseases in 13, and spleen disease in 1. Of 45 patients with unknown cause, 35 had normalization of CA 19-9 and 10 had persistently elevated CA 19-9. In conclusion, CA 19-9 elevation without malignancies or pancreatobiliary diseases should be systematically evaluated and followed up. We suggest an algorithm to investigate the causes and follow up these patients.
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- Sunyoung Kim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Policy Research Affairs, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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Chung P, Swinson B, O'Rourke N, Schmidt B. Massive splenic cyst in pregnancy: case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:273. [PMID: 32375702 PMCID: PMC7201964 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-02968-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary splenic cysts are very rarely diagnosed in pregnancy, with only thirteen cases described in the literature. We examine the approach towards diagnosing and managing uniquely large abdominal masses that significantly complicate obstetric care. CASE PRESENTATION A 37-year-old primigravida woman presented with abdominal distension and discomfort, yet otherwise asymptomatic. On ultrasound, an incidental pregnancy at 25 weeks of gestation and a large pelvic lesion were discovered. MRI defined a 28 × 29 cm lobulated, complex cystic mass in the upper abdomen. The patient underwent two ascitic drainages throughout her pregnancy. At 34 weeks of gestation, she had a classical caesarean section. Then at five-weeks postpartum, she underwent a laparotomy and total splenectomy with 16 L of fluid drained. Histopathological analysis revealed an epithelial cyst of the spleen. Her recovery was complicated by complete portal vein thrombosis. CONCLUSION This case describes the largest splenic cyst ever reported in pregnancy and explores the diagnostic dilemmas and treatment challenges associated. We introduce the utility of serial ascitic drainages in prolonging the pregnancy and emphasise the reliance on imaging for surveillance of splenic size and fetal wellbeing.
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- Philip Chung
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Imoto Y, Einama T, Fukumura M, Kouzu K, Nagata H, Matsunaga A, Hoshikawa M, Nishikawa M, Kimura A, Noro T, Aosasa S, Shimazaki H, Ueno H, Yamamoto J. Laparoscopic fenestration for a large ruptured splenic cyst combined with an elevated serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level: a case report. BMC Surg 2019; 19:58. [PMID: 31146770 PMCID: PMC6543565 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0517-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Non-parasitic splenic cysts are associated with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19–9 levels. We report a case in which a 23-year-old female exhibited a large ruptured splenic cyst and an elevated serum CA19–9 level. Case presentation The patient, who experienced postprandial abdominal pain and vomiting, was transferred to our hospital and was found to have a large splenic cyst during an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan. On physical examination, her vital signs were stable, and she demonstrated rebound tenderness in the epigastric region. An abdominal CT scan revealed abdominal fluid and a low-density region (12 × 12 × 8 cm) with enhanced margins in the spleen. The patient’s serum levels of CA19–9 and CA125 were elevated to 17,580 U/mL and 909 U/mL, respectively. A cytological examination of the ascitic fluid resulted in it being categorized as class II. Finally, we made a diagnosis of a ruptured splenic epidermoid cyst and performed laparoscopic splenic fenestration. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful, and she was discharged on postoperative day 5. The cystic lesion was histopathologically diagnosed as a true cyst, and the epithelial cells were positive for CA19–9. Follow-up laboratory tests performed at 4 postoperative months showed normal CA19–9 (24.6 U/L) and CA125 (26.8 U/L) levels. No recurrence of the splenic cyst was detected during the 6 months after surgery. Conclusion Laparoscopic fenestration of a ruptured splenic cyst was performed to preserve the spleen, after the results of abdominal fluid cytology and MRI were negative for malignancy.
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- Yoshitaka Imoto
- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Laboratory Department, National Defense Medical College Hospital, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Laboratory Department, National Defense Medical College Hospital, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Surgery Department, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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Papadopoulos IN, Davatzikos A, Kasabalis G, Manti C, Konstantoudakis G. Primary epithelial splenic cyst with micro-rupture and raised carbohydrate antigen CA 19-9: a paradigm of management. BMJ Case Rep 2010; 2010:2010/oct29_1/bcr0620103125. [PMID: 22791783 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.06.2010.3125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Epithelial splenic cysts are rare entities which surgeons may not have previously encountered. Their management is based on historical studies. A 21-year-old woman presented with a cyst of the spleen that produced a high serum concentration of carbohydrate antigen CA 19-9. A partial splenectomy with removal of the entire cyst and preservation of the splenic parenchyma by laparotomy was performed and the patient made an uneventful recovery. A microscopic rupture of the wall of the cyst and blood degradation products in the fluid of the cyst were confirmed. A functional splenic parenchyma was documented 18 months after surgery. There was no infection during follow-up. Partial surgical splenectomy with resection of the entire cyst prevents recurrence and preserves splenic function.
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- Iordanis N Papadopoulos
- Fourth Surgery Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Papadopoulos IN, Davatzikos A, Kasabalis G, Manti C, Konstantoudakis G. Primary epithelial splenic cyst with micro-rupture and raised carbohydrate antigen CA 19-9: a paradigm of management. BMJ Case Rep 2010; 2010:2010/aug24_1/bcr0120102636. [PMID: 22767471 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2010.2636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Epithelial splenic cysts are rare entities that surgeons might not have previously encountered and their management is based on historical studies. A 21-year-old female presented with a cyst of the spleen that produced a high serum concentration of carbohydrate antigen CA 19-9. A partial splenectomy with the removal of the entire cyst and preservation of splenic parenchyma by laparotomy was performed and the patient made an uneventful recovery. A microscopic rupture of the wall of the cyst and degradation of blood in the fluid of the cyst were confirmed. Eighteen months following surgery a functional splenic parenchyma was documented. There was no episode of infection during this follow-up time. Partial surgical splenectomy with resection of the entire cyst prevents recurrence and preserves splenic function.
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- Iordanis N Papadopoulos
- Fourth Surgery Department, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Uludag M, Yetkin G, Citgez B, Karakoc S, Polat N, Yener S. Giant true cyst of the spleen with elevated serum markers, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 and cancer antigen 125. BMJ Case Rep 2009; 2009:bcr03.2009.1691. [PMID: 21686973 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 19-year-old woman presented with a left upper abdominal mass. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed a solitary cystic lesion in the splenic hilum, approximately 20×16 cm in size, demonstrating almost total displacement of the remaining splenic parenchyma. She had high serum concentrations of carbohydrate antigen 19-9 and cancer antigen 125. A splenectomy was performed. Immunohistochemical study confirmed the existence of an epithelial cyst. Following surgery, the serum concentrations of the tumour markers decreased gradually. True splenic cysts are rare and their origin is controversial. In splenic cysts with high serum concentrations of tumour markers, such as occurred in our patient, cystectomy or splenectomy were preferred to remove tumour marker-producing epithelium and to prevent recurrence after treatment. If the epithelial lining of the cyst cannot be detected under light microscopy, immunohistochemical study should be performed.
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- Mehmet Uludag
- Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2nd General Surgery, Etfal sokak No: 1, Istanbul, 34360, Turkey
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Pinder RM, Thomas R, Lyndon PJ, Chapple KS. Nonelevation of Serum CA 19-9 Level in a True NonParasitic Splenic Cyst. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2006; 16:190-4. [PMID: 16804468 DOI: 10.1097/00129689-200606000-00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The diagnosis and management of true nonparasitic splenic cysts has markedly changed in recent years. The use of serum CA 19-9 has been increasingly advocated for diagnosis, while the advent of minimally invasive surgery has radically altered surgical management. We present the first case of a true nonparasitic splenic cyst in which serum CA 19-9 was not elevated. Treatment was by laparoscopic cyst decapsulation utilising the endoscopic Ligasure.
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- Richard M Pinder
- Department of Surgery, Dewsbury and District Hospital, Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS.
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