A 73-Year-Old Woman Arrives at the Office Because Her Stomach

A 73-year-old woman arrives at the office because her stomach is becoming bigger. Additionally, she suffers constipation and a reduced appetite, both of which have gotten worse over the past six months. Physical examination reveals a palpable right adnexal mass as well as a swollen, non-tender abdomen. The material is examined grossly and microscopically in the exhibit after the patient has a right oophorectomy.   Which of the following markers is most likely to be elevated in this patient?

A) Alpha-fetoprotein
B) B-hCG
C) Cancer antigen 125
D) Estrogen
E) Lactate dehydrogenase
F) Testosterone

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