| False-positive pregnancy test associated with gonadoblastoma. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10754126 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Gonadoblastomas are known to be hormonally active tumors that occur in streak or dysgenetic gonads of patients with intersex abnormalities. Several reports document their ability to produce beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), but none have documented an elevated peripheral serum beta-HCG. We report on the case of a patient with pure gonadal dysgenesis with XY karyotype who was found to have an elevated peripheral serum beta-HCG after a positive pregnancy test. Knowledge of gonadoblastoma's potential to elevate serum beta-HCG levels may prevent unnecessary searches for other causes. |
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Authors:
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F J Schanne; C S Cooper; D A Canning |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Urology Volume: 54 ISSN: 1527-9995 ISO Abbreviation: Urology Publication Date: 1999 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-04-19 Completed Date: 2000-04-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0366151 Medline TA: Urology Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 162 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, 19104 USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / blood* False Positive Reactions Female Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY / blood, complications* Gonadoblastoma / blood*, diagnosis*, etiology Humans Ovarian Neoplasms / blood*, diagnosis*, etiology Pregnancy Tests |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human |
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