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[[Image:C-cell hyperplasia in MEN 2 - CEA -- very high mag.jpg|thumb|right|CEA | [[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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