Levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with malignant germ cell tumor can be used to detect early recurrence and monitor the response to treatment.

Fujimaki, T

Levels of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with malignant germ cell tumor can be used to detect early recurrence and monitor the response to treatment. [electronic resource] - Japanese journal of clinical oncology Jul 2000 - 291-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0368-2811

10.1093/jjco/hyd076 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Brain Neoplasms--diagnosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid--chemistry
Child
Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human--analysis
Germinoma--diagnosis
Humans
Male
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local