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[[Image:C-cell hyperplasia in MEN 2 - CEA -- very high mag.jpg|thumb|right|CEA staining in C-cell hyperplasia. (WC)]]
[[Image:C-cell hyperplasia in MEN 2 - CEA -- very high mag.jpg|thumb|right|CEA immunostaining in C-cell hyperplasia. (WC)]]
'''Carcinoembryonic antigen''', abbreviated '''CEA''', is set of glycoproteins present during fetal development and associated with the gastrointestinal tract.  In pathology, they are associated with gastrointestinal tract tumours; however, may be seen other tumours.
'''Carcinoembryonic antigen''', abbreviated '''CEA''', is set of glycoproteins present during fetal development and associated with the gastrointestinal tract.  In pathology, they are associated with gastrointestinal tract tumours; however, may be seen other tumours.



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CEA immunostaining in C-cell hyperplasia. (WC)

Carcinoembryonic antigen, abbreviated CEA, is set of glycoproteins present during fetal development and associated with the gastrointestinal tract. In pathology, they are associated with gastrointestinal tract tumours; however, may be seen other tumours.

Positive

See also