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Elevated β-hCG associated with aggressive Osteoblastoma.
- Source :
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Skeletal Radiology . Sep2017, Vol. 46 Issue 9, p1187-1192. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- We present a unique case of an aggressive scapular osteoblastoma that produced β-hCG as a paraneoplastic manifestation in a 20-year-old woman. Serum β-hCG was found to be elevated during presurgical workup and consequently delayed surgical resection of the increasingly painful tumor because of suspected pregnancy. The paraneoplastic production of β-hCG was later proven by positive immunohistochemical stain of β-hCG in a curettage specimen and normalization of β-hCG levels after surgical resection of the aggressive osteoblastoma. Production of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) has been reported in several carcinomas and sarcomas but, to our knowledge, it has not been reported in osteoblastoma in the English-language literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03642348
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Skeletal Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124215785
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-017-2647-0