Tumor marker for seminoma testis is: (A) Alfa - fetoprotein, (B) Carcinoembryonic antigens, (C) Alpha HCG, (D) Lactate dehydrogenase
Answer is D. Ans. (d) Lactate DehydrogenaseRef Surgery Sixer 3rd Edition Page 795Tumor markers in testicular cancers:* Beta HCG - Concentration is increased in Both Seminoma and Non Seminoma.* AFP - Concentration is increased in only non seminoma.* LDH - It is increased in both seminoma and non seminoma, but not specific.