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Bone or cartilage mass laboratory studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bone and cartilage tumors, may include: elevated LDH, alkaline phosphatase (related with prognosis), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).[1]
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bone and cartilage tumors, may include:[1]
- Elevated LDH
- Elevated alkaline phosphatase (related with prognosis)
- Elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Measurement of serum LDH and alkaline phosphatase may be considered for prognosis among patients with osteosarcoma.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]