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Retroperitoneal germinoma marked by elevated serum lactic dehydrogenase
Cancer
|February 1, 1976
Summary
This study presents a rare case of primary retroperitoneal germinoma. Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) levels normalized after treatment, suggesting LDH as a potential tumor marker for germinoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Germinomas are rare tumors, often occurring in the gonads or central nervous system.
- Primary retroperitoneal germinomas are exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.