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Rare causes of elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein. A report of three cases.

Abstract
Three rare conditions--amniotic band disruption sequence, placental chorioangioma and congenital nephrosis--were diagnosed in midtrimester because of elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein. The diagnosis is important for genetic counseling and obstetric follow-up.
AuthorsV P Johnson
JournalThe Journal of reproductive medicine (J Reprod Med) Vol. 37 Issue 1 Pg. 93-6 (Jan 1992) ISSN: 0024-7758 [Print] United States
PMID1372357 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • alpha-Fetoproteins
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome (blood, diagnostic imaging)
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases (blood, diagnostic imaging)
  • Hemangioma (blood, diagnostic imaging)
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nephrosis (blood, congenital)
  • Placenta Diseases (blood, diagnostic imaging)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic (blood, diagnostic imaging)
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • alpha-Fetoproteins (chemistry)

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