Serum alpha-fetoprotein levels in neonatal cholestasis

Serum alpha-fetoprotein levels in neonatal cholestasis

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is used as a tumor marker for hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatoblastoma and germ cell tumors. It may also be elevated in infants with some hepatobiliary disorders. The mechanism of AFP elevation in neonatal cholestasis is not known. We retrospectively evaluated serum AF...

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Main Authors: Hülya Demir, Gülin Hızal, Nuray Uslu Kızılkan, Figen Gürakan, Beril Talim, Turgay Coşkun, Gülsev Kale, Aysel Yüce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2013-04-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1473
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