Alfal-Fetoproteien in neonatale geelsug
Date
1978-08
Authors
Malan Christina
Donald, P. R.
Odendaal , H. J.
Shanley , B. C.
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
The relationship between the concentration of alphal-fetoprotein
(AFP) in cord blood and neonatal jaundice has
been examined in 259 neonates. Cord blood AFP varies
inversely with gestational age, as does the incidence of
severe jaundice. Among babies born at term a higher mean
AFP concentration in cord blood was found in the group
which subsequently developed marked hyperbilirubinaemia.
On average, the full-term babies with a cord blood
AFP level above 130 mg/l developed more pronounced
jaundice than the rest. We conclude that cord blood AFP concentrations reflect the maturity of the liver in both premature
and full-term infants. It is a better criterion than the
estimation of gestational period by physical examination of the baby.
Description
Article
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Alpha-fetoprotein -- Testing -- Research, Liver function test -- Newborn infants, Newborn infants -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Research, Jaundice, Neonatal -- Treatment -- Research, Newborn infants -- Diseases, Jaundice, Neonatal
Citation
Malan, C., Donald, P. R., Odendaal, H. J., Shanley, B. C. 1978. Alfal-fetoproteien in neonatale geelsug. South African Medical Journal, 54: 281-283