MSK: tumor markers Flashcards

1
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Alpha fetoprotein

A

HCC, nonseminomatous germ cell testicular cancer (decreased in Down syndrome)

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Beta-hcg

A

nonseminomatous germ cell testicular cancer, choriocarcinoma, trophoblastic tumors (hydatiform molar pregnancy)

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3
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CA-125

A

ovarian cancer

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4
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CA 19-9

A

pancreatic and GI cancers

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5
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Calcitonin

A

medullary thyroid cancer

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CEA

A

colorectal cancer, medullary thyroid, pancreatic, gastric, lung, and breast cancers

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prostate specific antigen

A

prostate cancer (also, elevated with BPH and prostatitis)

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