CEA carcinoembryonic antigen is high 10.33μg/L suggests retesting and improving imaging and other related examinations.
CEA carcinoembryonic antigen is a protein complex, which is a broad-spectrum tumor marker and can be expressed in a variety of tumors such as pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer and lung cancer. However, elevated CEA is not only found in malignant tumors, but also in diseases such as colitis, pancreatitis, asthma, and in smokers; in addition, because it is also expressed in certain tissues of the fetus in the early stages of life, pregnant women may also have elevated CEA during pregnancy.
Therefore, elevated CEA is not necessarily a sign of malignant tumors, and there is no need to be overly nervous. It is recommended to repeat the test and improve the imaging and other examinations under the guidance of the doctor for standardized diagnosis and treatment.