EBCOG Part 1 Oncology – Day 3(E.M.Q)

a.Lactate dehydrogenase
b.CA 19-9
c.CA 72-4
d.Carcinoembryonic antigen
e.Epithelial tumour antigen
f.Oestriol
g.Alfa feto protein
h.Homeobox protein
i.Human chorionic gonadotropin
j.Human epididymic protein
k.Inhibin
l.Oestradiol
m.Beta HCG
n.CA 125
o.inhibin B
p.inhibin A


1.Compound produced by both Sertoli cells of the testis & granulosa cell tumours of the ovary,belonging to the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-superfamily

2.A steroid that is almost undetectable in the non pregnant female,but whose levels rise >1000 fold during pregnancy & choriocarcinoma.

3.A compound that is elevated in women with an ovarian dysgerminoma,also in third trimester of pregnancy.

4.A 55 year old lady presented with postmenopausal bleeding.On investigation she was foind to have a ovarian mass .She underwent surgery & the ovarian mass was found to be a granulosa cell tumour.Which tumour marker will be raised ?

5.Women with epithelial ovarian cancer who are on follow up after definitive chemoradiotherapy.Which tumour marker is used to look for recurrence?