Multiple choice

Aman's mother is suffering from dysgerminoma of ovary. In this type of cancer which of the following tumor markers is likely to be raised?

  1. Serum lactate dehydrogenase

  2. Serum alphafetoprotein

  3. Serum inhibin

  4. Serum HCG

  5. Serum activin

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Explanation

Dysgerminomas produce placental alkaline phosphatase and lactate dehydrogenase, so their level rises. Serum lactate dehydrogenase is most often measured to check for tissue damage.