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What Do These Beta HCG Levels Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

Question: Hi doctor ... i had beta hcg test and my result is 56 , i m not pregnant , what else could be the reason for this ... i have read on internet that some tumors also produce hcg .. are these tumors cancerous ? please help

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Various causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Tumours like dysgerminoma in ovaries, choriocarcinoma in uterus produce hCG.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and get appropriate treatment.
Hop you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

THANKS FOR THE REPLY DOCTOR ... i WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR SUCH HCG ... AND IF IT IS TUMOR THEN IS IT CANCEROUS ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, the reason for hCG are false positive tests due to lab error, or due to these tumours which are cancerous.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)

THANK YPOU DOCTOR ... OTHER THAN THE LAB ERROR THE ONLY REASON IS CANCER ??? I AM FEELING VERY WORRIED

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diagnosis should be made

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, please get properly examined and investigated to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar