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Association Between CTCs And Tumor Markers
| Parameter | CTC + (n =23) | CTC−(n = 9) | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEA (ng/mL) | 62.47±22.30a | 10.62±3.21 | 0.031 |
| CA199 (U/mL) | 89.43±25.09 | 22.37±5.77 | 0.018 |
Notes: aMean±SEM, bvalues from the Mann–Whitney test.
Abbreviation: CTCs, circulating tumor cells.
