Alpha-fetoprotein-producing ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma with fetal gut differentiation: a rare case report and literature review

Alpha-fetoprotein-producing ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma with fetal gut differentiation: a rare case report and literature review

Abstract Background Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a useful tumor marker for ovarian germ cell tumors, particularly yolk sac tumor (YST). It is valuable for both diagnosis and further follow-up. Epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC) rarely secretes AFP, especially for clear cell type and in the postmenopau...

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Main Authors: Wei-Ting Chao, Chia-Hao Liu, Chiung-Ru Lai, Yi-Jen Chen, Chi-Mu Chuang, Peng-Hui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Subjects:
Alpha-fetoprotein
Ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma
Fetal gut differentiation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13048-018-0426-8

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