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From: Circulating tumor cells as a new and additional approach to follow-up patients with serous low-grade ovarian adenocarcinoma – a case report and review of the literature

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Graphic representation of levels of CA125 and CTC during follow-up period. Patient experienced disease progression in August/2014 (surgical debulking followed by chemotherapy) and in January/2016 (chemotherapy). Strong correlation was not demonstrated between CA125 and CTC, with the impression of a more precise evaluation by CTC. It is of notice that CA125 is reliable for prediction of recurrence when elevated levels are detected. This patient peaked CA125 in 45,0 UI/mL, in July/2014. Considering the extent of disease detected in the surgical procedures, it should be expected levels higher than 3 or 4 times the upper normal limit. CTCs, on the other hand, do not rely on the robustness of increases to indicate a possible recurrence

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