Assessment of Cirrhosis: Pathology review: Video & Anatomy | Osmosis

Question

A 67-year-old man comes to the clinic due to worsening fatigue and abdominal distension. The patient has lost 11 pounds in the last 2 months with minimal change in appetite. Past medical history is notable for chronic liver disease due to hepatitis B infection that was diagnosed 15 years ago. His most recent colonoscopy 1 year ago showed no abnormalities. His temperature is 37.0&#176;C (98.6&#176;F), pulse is 85/min, and blood pressure is 154/89 mm Hg. Physical examination reveals temporal wasting and scleral icterus. Palmar erythema and multiple spider angiomas are present. The abdomen is distended with shifting dullness to percussion. There is 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities. Ultrasound shows a single homogenous liver mass with irregular borders. Which of the following best describes the tumor marker that is likely elevated in this patient?

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Glycoprotein normally produced by the fetal yolk sac

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Hormone produced by the placenta after embryonal implantation

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Glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion

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Cell-surface glycoprotein found on M&#252;llerian-type epithelium

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Protein normally present in cells derived from the neural crest

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Cirrhosis: Pathology review

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Gastrointestinal system