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. 2015 Apr-Jun;61(2-3):143-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2013.12.006. Epub 2014 May 20.

Tumoral markers in tumors of the pineal region

C Faure-Conter  1
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Tumoral markers in tumors of the pineal region

C Faure-Conter. Neurochirurgie. 2015 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

In cases of pineal tumors, a germ cell tumor should always be suspected. As some of them are secreting tumors, tumoral markers (AFP and/or hGC) are an important part of the diagnostic process. Their positivity either in the serum and/or in the cerebrospinal fluid may lead to an accurate diagnosis, avoiding a potentially dangerous surgical biopsy. Follow-up of tumoral markers is useful during and after treatment in order to monitor response to chemotherapy or a remission status.

Keywords: Germ cell tumor; Marqueurs tumoraux; Pineal tumor; Tumeur germinale; Tumeur pinéale; Tumoral markers.

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