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[Primary mediastinal seminoma--a case report].

N Takahashi1, S Chifu, K Matsuo

  • 1Dept. of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hospital.

Gan No Rinsho. Japan Journal of Cancer Clinics
|March 1, 1988
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Primary mediastinal seminoma, a rare germ cell tumor, can present with elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Treatment led to tumor regression and normalization of these markers.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Primary mediastinal seminoma is a rare germ cell tumor.
  • It is histologically identical to testicular seminoma.
  • Fifty-one cases have been reported in Japanese literature.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old man presented with primary mediastinal seminoma.
  • The patient exhibited elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).
  • A family history of testicular tumor was noted (father underwent orchiectomy).

Findings:

  • The patient's mediastinal mass showed complete regression after radiation and chemotherapy.
  • Serum ALP and ACE levels normalized following treatment.
  • This suggests ALP and ACE may serve as tumor markers for this condition.

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Implications:

  • Elevated ALP and ACE may indicate primary mediastinal seminoma.
  • Monitoring these markers could aid in treatment assessment.
  • Further research is warranted to validate their role as biomarkers.