3. Tumor Markers Flashcards
Prostate tumor marker(s)
PSA
Non-cancerous reasons for AFP >1000 ug/L
Pregnancy
ALP is a tumor marker for these 3 types of cancer
Lung
Liver
Ovarian
Testicular tumor marker(s)
Beta-HCG
AFP
Which germ cell tumor?
High AFP
Yolk sac tumor
Ovarian tumor marker(s)
CEA CA 125 beta-HCG ALP AFP
AFP and HCG in teratoma
Both normal
Which germ cell tumor?
High HCG
Choriocarcinoma
Lymphoproliferative disorders (MM, Waldenstrom’s lymphoma) is monitored by this tumor marker
B2-microglobulin
AFP and HCG in choriocarcinoma
AFP norm
HCG increased
CA 15-3 is most useful for staging this type of cancer
Breast
Protease enzyme tumor marker
PSA
AFP and HCG in yolk sac tumor
AFP increased
HCG norm
4 non-seminomas (type of germ cell tumor)
- Yolk sac tumor
- Choriocarcinoma
- Embryonal carcinoma
- Teratoma
AFP is a tumor marker for these 2 types of cancer
Liver
Ovarian