Biliary cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma other diagnostic studies

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Elevated CEA and CA 19-9 in the serum or the cystic fluid aids in diagnosis and followup of patients. A normal level does not exclude a biliary cystadenoma; some simple liver cysts may also show elevated serum or cystic fluid CEA or CA 19-9.