Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ileum With Markedly Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)...
Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ileum With Markedly Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Levels: A Case Report
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United States: Cureus Inc
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English
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Neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are rare and highly malignant tumors with a generally poor prognosis. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is often associated with adenocarcinoma, but its significant elevation in NEC cases is unusual. A 69-year-old man was admitted to our hospital in January 2016 due to syncope induced by anemia. The patient had a hemog...
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Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ileum With Markedly Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Levels: A Case Report
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11389073
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11389073
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
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10.7759/cureus.66676
