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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Germ cell tumours]].
*[[Germ cell tumours]].
*[[Pregnancy]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:44, 29 September 2015

Alpha-fetoprotein, abbreviated AFP, is plasma protein seen in fetal life and produced by various tumours.

Elevated AFP - classic causes

Uncommon

See also

References

  1. Anzai, H.; Kazama, S.; Kiyomatsu, T.; Nishikawa, T.; Tanaka, T.; Tanaka, J.; Hata, K.; Kawai, K. et al. (2015). "Alpha-fetoprotein-producing early rectal carcinoma: a rare case report and review.". World J Surg Oncol 13: 180. doi:10.1186/s12957-015-0590-x. PMID 25962419.