Tumor markers Flashcards
1
Q
What cancers alpha-fetoprotein is a marker of?
A
- hepetocollular
- testicular
2
Q
Which cancers is Beta-HCG marker of?
A
- testicular
- choriocarcinoma
3
Q
What cancers is CA 125 a marker of?
*which benign condition
A
- ovarian
- endometrial
- breast
*endometriosis
4
Q
What cancer is CA 15-3 marker of?
A
breast
5
Q
What cancers is CA 19-9 a marker of?
A
- pancreatic
- biliary tract
6
Q
What cancer is a calcitonin a marker of?
A
- medullary thyroid cancer
7
Q
What cancer is a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) a marker of?
A
colorectal
8
Q
What cancer is monoclonal IgG (paraprotein) a marker of?
A
Multiple myeloma
9
Q
What cancer is a neurone specific enolase a marker of?
A
Small cell lung cancer
10
Q
What cancers is Placental Alkaline Phosphatase a marker of?
A
- ovarian
- testicular
11
Q
What cancer is a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) a marker of?
A
prostate cancer
12
Q
What cancer is S-100 a marker of?
A
malignant melanoma
13
Q
What cancer is Thyroglobulin a marker of?
A
thyroid tumors
