Levels of human chorionic gonadotropin in breast cyst fluid

• Published in: The International journal of biological markers Vol. 5; no. 3; p. 133
• Main Authors: Troccoli, R, Battistelli, S, Marcheggiani, F, Sessa, M, Fronduti, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01-07-1990
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Biomarkers; Body Fluids - metabolism; Chorionic Gonadotropin - blood; Chorionic Gonadotropin - metabolism; Female; Fibrocystic Breast Disease - blood; Fibrocystic Breast Disease - metabolism; Hormones, Ectopic - metabolism; Humans; Middle Aged
• ISSN: 0393-6155
• DOI: 10.1177/172460089000500306

The results of dosage of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in 75 breast cyst fluids taken from 61 patients suffering from breast gross cystic disease (BGCD), 13 of which had multiple mono and/or bilateral cysts are discussed. The corresponding sera were also examined. Assays were carried out using the ELISA method. For comparison, HCG levels were also determined in 21 breast cyst fluids using RIA method. In 66.7% of the breast cyst fluids examined the hormone levels were higher than normal serum values. Corresponding sera showed HCG to be within the range of normal levels. In 5 patients the multiple and/or bilateral cysts showed widely differing hormone levels. The importance of these observations is discussed.