Tumor Markers-Tumor Type Flashcards
1
Q
GFAP
A
Astrocytoma
2
Q
Loss of heterozygosity 1p and q19
A
Oligodendroglioma (WHO II) good prognosis as long as no other changes that raise grade to III/IV (deletion 9p, 10q or CDKN2A)
3
Q
NF2 mutation
A
Ependymoma
4
Q
Ki-67 (high proliferation) and GFAP
Loss of 17p-poor prognosis
MYC amplification -poor prognosis
Rare SHH, WNT -better prognosis
Trkc-better prognosis
A
Medulloblastoma
5
Q
Epithelial membrane antigen + (EMA +)
Vimentin +
Chromosome 22 deletion of hSNF5/IN11 (protein lost in staining)
A
ATRT