Question

A 24-year-old man presents with a testicular lump. He noticed a painless, hard swelling in his right testicle about 3 weeks ago. Ultrasound confirms a solid, intratesticular mass. Which of the following tumour markers is most likely to be elevated if the tumour is a seminoma?

Accepted Answer

Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG)

Answer

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Answer

CA 19-9

Answer

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

Answer

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents with a testicular lump. He noticed a painless, hard swelling in his right testicle about 3 weeks ago. Ultrasound confirms a solid, intratesticular mass. Which of the following tumour markers is most likely to be elevated if the tumour is a seminoma?