the tumour markers , human chorionic gonadotrophin ( hcg ) and alpha-foetoprotein ( afp ) and , to a lesser extent , lactate dehydrogenase ( ldh ) and placental alkaline phosphatase ( plap ) are routinely used in assisting diagnosis , monitoring response to treatment and increasing the sensitivity of follow-up of patients after completing treatment .
C0041365
tumour
C0002210
alpha-foetoprotein