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Physical Examination
• A careful gynecologic, pelvic and rectal examination is performed to assess the local spread of the cancer.
• Examination of the lymph nodes in the groin and neck and an abdominal examination are important to detect
masses.
Blood and Other Tests
• Complete blood count (CBC).
• Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
• Serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCCA).
• Serum alpha-fetoprotein (for an endodermal sinus tumor).
• Serum kidney and liver function tests .
Imaging
• Chest x-ray.
• CT scan of the pelvis and abdomen.
• MRI of the pelvis.