(*-*) TUMOR MARKERS & BIOPSIES Flashcards
AFP is a tumor marker for what cancer?
LIVER cancer; and germ cell cancers
ALK is a tumor marker for what cancer?
NSCLC
BCL2 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
lymphomas and leukemias
beta - hCG is a tumor marker for what cancer?
GERM cell tumors and Choriocarcinomas
BTA is a tumor marker for what cancer?
bladder cancers; kidney; ureter
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are tumor marker for what cancer?
breast
CA 19-9 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
pancreatic; gallbladder; bile duct; gastric cancers
CA-125 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
ovarian!!!!
CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) is a tumor marker for what cancer?
colorectal
Calcitonin is a tumor marker for what cancer?
medullary thyroid cancer
CgA (Chromogranin A) is a tumor marker for what cancer?
Nueroendocrine tumors
DCP (Des-gamma-carboxy) is a tumor marker for what cancer?
Hepatocellular carcinoma
EGFR is a tumor marker for what cancer?
NSCLC
ER/PR is a tumor marker for what cancer?
Breast
FGFR2 and FGFR3 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
bladder
FLT3 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
AML
HER2 is a tumor marker for what cancer?
breast, ovarian…
Immunoglobulins are tumor marker for what cancer?
multiple myeloma
KRAS is a tumor marker for what cancer?
colorectal; NSCLC
lactate dehydrogenase is a tumor marker for what cancer?
germ, lymphoma, leukemia, melanoma, neuroblastoma
PSA is a tumor marker for what cancer?
prostate
NSE (Neuron-specific enolase) is a tumor marker for what cancer?
SCLC and neuroblastoma
random knowledge ** platelets help with ______
blood clotting
which biopsy is being described below? -
long thin needle
FNA (Fine needle aspiration)
which biopsy is being described below? -
large needle with cutting tip
core needle
which biopsy is being described below? -
uses suction device
vacuum-assisted
which biopsy is being described below? -
uses image with needle biopsy
image-guided
which biopsy is being described below? -
shave, punch, incisional, excisional
skin biopsies