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SUBMITTER: Moore RG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3985608 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Moore Richard G RG Miller Michael Craig MC Steinhoff Margaret M MM Skates Steven J SJ Lu Karen H KH Lambert-Messerlian Geralyn G Bast Robert C RC
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 20111230 4
<h4>Objective</h4>The human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) is a novel biomarker for ovarian cancer. This study measured the HE4 and CA125 levels in women with benign gynecological disorders.<h4>Study design</h4>Sera were obtained from women prior to surgery for a pelvic mass and HE4 and CA125 levels were determined. The proportions of patients with elevated biomarker levels were compared.<h4>Results</h4>There were 1042 women with benign disease. HE4 levels were less often elevated than CA125 (8% vs ...[more]