some non - cancerous conditions , such as pancreatitis and jaundicecan causehigh levels of CA 19 - 9

due to pancreatic cancer(passive) is generally causedA high level of CA 19 - 9

non - cancerous conditions such as gall stones , pancreatitis , cystic fibrosis , and liver disease(passive) can also be caused byHigh CA 19 - 9 levels

Several non - cancerous medical conditions , including cirrhosis , pancreatitis , cholangitis , and gallstonescan also causean elevated CA 19 - 9

Non - cancerous thingscan causehigh levels of CA 19 - 9

Hashimoto 's thyroiditis(passive) caused byElevated CA 19 - 9

also(passive) can ... be causedHigh CA 19 - 9 levels

Other diseases which cause jaundice ( yellowing of the skin due to increased bilirubin in the bloodcan also resultin elevated CA 19 - 9