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Pathology Testicular Tumors 55a0467b

Which of the following is not used as a tumour marker in testicular tumours?

A
AFP
B
LDH
C
HCG
D
CEA
High-Yield Explanation
Testicular Tumors often secrete polypeptide hormones and ceain enzymes . Biological markers include HCG, AFP, and lactate dehydrogenase, which are valuable in the diagnosis and management of testicular cancer. Elevation of lactate dehydrogenase , provides a tool to assess tumor burden. Marked elevation of serum AFP or HCG levels are produced by yolk sac tumor and choriocarcinoma elements, respectively. CEA ( Carcinoembryonic antigen ) is used as a tumor marker for many cancers like colorectal cancer but not testicular tumors.

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