Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Osteosarcoma of the Sacrum in a 26-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Aziz, Mohamed
Glass, Ryan
Asirvatham, Jaya Ruth
Kahn, Leonard
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ectopic secretion of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin is considered a poor prognostic marker in epithelial tumors.
However, very few cases have been reported in sarcomas.
We present the case of a 26-year-old female who presented with a metastatic osteosarcoma.
She underwent usual testing prior to starting treatment and was found to have elevated levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin.
As the patient was not pregnant, another source of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin secretion had to be considered.
The tumor cells demonstrated positive staining for beta-human chorionic gonadotropin by immunohistochemistry, and serum levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin were used to monitor tumor progression and response to chemotherapy.
We review the literature and discuss a potential role of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in the treatment of such patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Glass, Ryan& Asirvatham, Jaya Ruth& Kahn, Leonard& Aziz, Mohamed. 2015. Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Osteosarcoma of the Sacrum in a 26-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059741
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Glass, Ryan…[et al.]. Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Osteosarcoma of the Sacrum in a 26-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059741
American Medical Association (AMA)
Glass, Ryan& Asirvatham, Jaya Ruth& Kahn, Leonard& Aziz, Mohamed. Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Osteosarcoma of the Sacrum in a 26-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pathology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059741
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059741