MSK: tumor markers Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha fetoprotein
A
HCC, nonseminomatous germ cell testicular cancer (decreased in Down syndrome)
2
Q
Beta-hcg
A
nonseminomatous germ cell testicular cancer, choriocarcinoma, trophoblastic tumors (hydatiform molar pregnancy)
3
Q
CA-125
A
ovarian cancer
4
Q
CA 19-9
A
pancreatic and GI cancers
5
Q
Calcitonin
A
medullary thyroid cancer
6
Q
CEA
A
colorectal cancer, medullary thyroid, pancreatic, gastric, lung, and breast cancers
7
Q
prostate specific antigen
A
prostate cancer (also, elevated with BPH and prostatitis)
8
Q
A