In a case of Dysgerminoma of ovary one of the following tumor markers is likely to be raised.
Correct Answer: Serum lactic dehydrogenase.
Description: Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are produced by up to 95% of dysgerminomas, and serial measurements of LDH may be useful for monitoring the disease. A karyotype should be obtained preoperatively for all premenarcheal girls, paicularly those with dysgerminomas, because of the propensity of these tumors to arise in dysgenetic gonads
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