Abstract |
Progressive, cystic tumor enlargement in the abdomen developed in a patient with teratocarcinoma during treatment with systemic chemotherapy. Tumor markers were elevated in the cyst fluid and negative in serum. Further, the patient underwent a successful surgical debulking of large amounts of cystic teratoma.
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Authors | H G Taylor, D T Tell, S J Skoog, D G McLeod |
Journal | Urology
(Urology)
Vol. 28
Issue 3
Pg. 218-20
(Sep 1986)
ISSN: 0090-4295 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2428154
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Chorionic Gonadotropin
- alpha-Fetoproteins
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(therapeutic use)
- Chorionic Gonadotropin
(blood)
- Dermoid Cyst
(drug therapy, physiopathology, secondary)
- Humans
- Male
- Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
(drug therapy, physiopathology, secondary)
- Testicular Neoplasms
- alpha-Fetoproteins
(analysis)
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