What types of cancer most commonly cause elevated hCG levels?
The cancers most commonly associated with elevated hCG levels include:
- Choriocarcinoma: A highly malignant cancer that originates in the placenta. - Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD): Includes molar pregnancies and invasive moles. - Germ Cell Tumors: These can occur in both males (testicular cancer) and females (ovarian cancer). - Non-trophoblastic cancers: Some cancers of the lung, liver, stomach, and pancreas might also elevate hCG levels.
