ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Pineal neoplasm
;
Alpha-feto-protein
;
Human chorionic gonadotropin
;
Embryonal carcinoma
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A 17-year-old male with an intracranial endodermal sinus tumour and chorio-carcinoma, had elevated AFP and HCG levels. During therapy, these levels returned to normal. The importance of both AFP and HCG for the diagnosis and treatment of certain cranial tumours in childhood is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01813551
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