What conditions can cause elevated CA125 (cancer antigen 125)?

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  1. Dr. David Fishman
     
    Dr. David Fishman of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is elevated in many disease states, benign diseases and physiological conditions. Elevated CA125 levels may be caused by:
    • Pancreatic, breast, bladder, liver and lung malignancies
    • Ectopic pregnancy
    • Benign ovarian cysts
    • Endometriosis
    • Uterine fibroids
    • Ovulation
    • Pregnancy
    • Menstruation
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