IHC Staining of Germ Cell Tumors


Germ Cell Tumors - General Staining Patterns
AntibodyPankVimentinAFPKi-1PlAPhCGComments
Seminoma-/++--+-10% have inc serum hCG, LDH
Spermatocytic Seminoma-+----
Embryonal Carcinoma+-+/-++-inc serum hCG, LDH, PlAP
Yolk Sac Tumor+++-+-inc serum AFP
Choriocarcinoma+--?+/-+inc serum hCG
Teratoma+++/--+/--