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CA 19-9 is a tumor marker mainly used for the diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer. It is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a Lewis blood group-associated antigen present in mucous cells. Elevated levels are found in 72-100% of pancreatic cancer cases, although they can also be elevated in other diseases. Its main use is to detect potentially resectable pancreatic cancers by evaluating the evolution of levels during...

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