Diagnostic finding

Elevated CA 19-9

Serum CA 19-9 concentration above the upper reference limit (commonly >37 U/mL).

Causes

  • Pancreaticobiliary malignancy

    • Pancreatic cancer

    • Cholangiocarcinoma

    • Gallbladder cancer

  • Other malignancies

    • Gastric cancer

    • Colorectal cancer

  • Benign hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases

    • Pancreatitis

    • Gallstones

    • Choledocholithiasis

    • Cholangitis

    • Cirrhosis

    • Hepatitis

  • Other conditions

    • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

    • Cystic fibrosis

    • Diabetes mellitus

    • Systemic inflammation or infection

    • Endometriosis

Also known as: Elevated Cancer Antigen 19-9, Elevated Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, High CA 19-9, High Cancer Antigen 19-9, High Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, Increased CA 19-9, Increased Cancer Antigen 19-9, Increased Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.