Which of the following is an impoant tumour marker in the diagnosis of endodermal sinus tumour: March 2011
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D: Alpha Feto Protein Endodermal sinus (yolk sac) tumour is thought to originate from a multiple potential embryonal tissue as a result of selective differentiation of yolk sac structures. This explains why the tumour is rich in alpha-fetoprotein and alphal antitrypsin