Tumour Markers Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroglobulin tumour marker
A
Papillary & follicular thyroid carcinomas
2
Q
Calcitonin tumour marker
A
Medullary thyroid carcinoma
3
Q
Ca 19-9 tumour marker
A
Pancreatic carcinoma (most commonly, but also present in colorectal carcinoma)
4
Q
CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) tumour marker
A
Colorectal carcinoma (question mentions it relevant to recurrence)
5
Q
Ca125 tumour marker
A
Ovarian cancers