CK19 is a sensitive marker for yolk sac tumours of the testis

Conclusion: CK19 proved to be a sensitive marker to identify yolk sac tumours of the testis and to distinguish them from other germ cell tumours, especially seminomas and embryonic carcinomas.Virtual slidesThe virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/4075546891400979.

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Source: Diagnostic Pathology - March 24, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Felix BremmerPhilipp StröbelHubertus JarryJasmin StreckerNadine GaisaArne StraußStefan SchweyerHeinz-Joachim RadzunCarl-Ludwig Behnes Source Type: research