Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein in fetal obstructive uropathy.
Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein has been associated with various congenital anomalies. A diagnosis in utero of urinary obstruction associated with elevated alpha-fetoprotein is reported. Subsequent fulguration of type I posterior urethral valves was done. A possible mechanism for elevated alpha-fetoprotein with obstructive uropathy in utero is discussed. Pediatrics 66:537-539, 1980; alpha-fetoprotein, amniotic fluid, obstructive uropathy, posterior urethral valves, polyhydramnios.
D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000378:metabolism*
D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins