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Question 2#

Which of these tumour markers is NOT associated with penile squamous cell carcinoma?

A. SCC antigen
B. Ki-67
C. p53
D. HSV-2
E. E-cadherin

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Answer D

Herpes Simplex Virus-2 (HSV-2) is a sexually transmitted chronic infection of the genital tract and is not a biomarker for SCC of the penis. Other markers associated with penile SCC include p16INK4A, MMP-2, HPV DNA, PTEN, HER3/4 and miRNA.