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A 65 year old woman had an excision of colonic tumor 3 years ago. Now she is losing weight and feels lethargic. Examination: pale but no abdominal findings. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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A 65 year old woman had an excision of colonic tumor 3 years ago. Now she is losing weight and feels lethargic. Examination: pale but no abdominal findings. What is the most appropriate investigation?


  1. CA 125
  2. CA 153
  3. CA 199
  4. CEA
  5. AFP

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The key is D. CEA. [CA 125 = ovarian cancer; CA 153 = cancer breast; CA 199 = pancreatic cancer; CEA = colorectal carcinoma; AFP = hepatocellular carcinoma].

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