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chap 7 tumor markers Flashcards

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CA-125

A

ovarian tumors ***

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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

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testicular tumors

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immunoglobulin

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multiple myeloma and other secretory plasma cell tumor

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Carcinoembryonic antigen

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Carcinomas of the colon, pancreas, lung, stomach, and breast (and <3)
(can be elevated from other things) ***

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α-Fetoprotein

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Hepatocellular carcinomas, yolk sac remnants in the gonads, and occasionally teratocarcinomas and embryonal cell carcinomas. (can be elevated from other things ) ***

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PSA

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prostatic adenocarcinoma

• But levels may also be elevated in prostatic hyperplasia

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