Elevated tumour markers in the pleural effusion of a patient with spontaneous esophageal rupture: a rare case report
Esophageal tumours should be suspected in patients with elevated pleural effusion CA199, CA125 and CEA levels. The findings from chest CT and oesophagography did not support the diagnosis of a thoracic tumor.These tumor markers may be concomitant changes during esophageal rupture.
Authors
- Zhengliang Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4541-4931)
- Xiaoning Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5991-0955)
- Hai‐tao Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2144-7405)
Institutions
- Sheng Jing Hospital (CN)
- Jiangsu Shengze Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03539-y
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00