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Marker.........q? - jamebond
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09-26-2011, 05:29 AM
3 years old boy presents with right testicular mass, excision was done
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what is the most important tumor marker to help u dx in this case?
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09-26-2011, 05:43 AM
AFP
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09-26-2011, 05:48 AM
Yolk Sac or Germ Cell Tumors..AFP
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09-27-2011, 04:06 AM
Dx: yolk sac tumor(yellow mass with Schiller-Duval bodies
Marker: AFP
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09-27-2011, 06:19 AM
thx
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