Prognostic significance of TPA versus SCC-Ag, CEA and neopterin in carcinoma of the uterine cervix.

Introduction: Prognostic significance of squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag), tissue polypeptide antigen (TPA), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and neopterin in cervical cancer patients was compared.

Materials And Methods: Pretreatment concentrations were determined in 138 women.

Results: Median age was 52 years, 85% squamous cell carcinomas, 15% adeno- or adenosquamous carcinomas were seen.