Tumor Markers (Chem. Rotation) Flashcards

1
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

ACTH

A

Pituitary tumors or ectopic ACTH-producing tumors

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Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

A

Metastatic cancer w/ bone or liver involvement

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3
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Alpha fetoprotein (AFP)

A

Liver

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4
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Calcitonin

A

Thyroid – medullary

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5
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

A

Lung (non-small cell)/Colorectal

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6
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

CA 15-3, BR (CA) 27.29

A

Breast

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7
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

CA 19-9

A

Pancreas

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8
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

CA 125

A

Ovary

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9
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)

A

Neuroblastoma, carcinoid tumors, pheochromocytoma

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10
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

A

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)

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11
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Immunoglobins

A

CHECK WITH KAROL!

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12
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Inhibin

A

Testes

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13
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Prostate specific antigen (PSA)

A

Prostate

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14
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Serotonin

A

Carcinoid Tumors of the GI Tract or Pancreas

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15
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Thyroglobulin

A

Thyroid (papillary & follicular)

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16
Q

Recognize cancer(s) associated with the following tumor markers:

Protein S-100

A

Skin (Melanoma)