Prolactin as a tumour marker in cancer of the cervix

• Published in: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 260 - 262
• Main Authors: Perumal, B G, Moodley, J, Pegoraro, R J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK Ltd 1998; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Cervical cancer; Gynecology; Hormones; Women

The aim of this study was to determine the possible usefulness of prolactin as a tumour marker in cancer of the cervix. Serum prolactin levels were measured using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in 105 women divided into malignant, pre-malignant and control groups. Elevated levels of prolactin...