Persistently elevated alpha-fetoprotein associated with chronic hepatitis B during chemotherapy for malignant ovarian germ cell tumors: a case series and a review of the literature

Persistently elevated alpha-fetoprotein associated with chronic hepatitis B during chemotherapy for malignant ovarian germ cell tumors: a case series and a review of the literature

Abstract Background Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) plays a crucial role in the management of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCTs) and is an important reference index for chemotherapy termination. However, a high level of AFP can also be caused by several benign diseases, causing confusion and impact...

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Main Authors: Xuan Zong, Jia-Xin Yang, Ying Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Subjects:
Germ cell tumor
Alpha-fetoprotein
Chronic hepatitis B
Liver dysfunction
Ovarian cancer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-019-0598-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-019-0598-x

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