The diagnostic Accuracy of serum Alpha-fetoprotein Levels in Follow-up for recurrence of Sacrococcygeal Teratoma; a Nationwide Review of SCT Cases in the Netherlands

Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is often used as tumour marker for recurrent sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT). We aimed to assess the normal dynamics of serum AFP levels after initial resection and diagnostic accuracy of serum AFP levels the follow-up for recurrence in SCT.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Lieke J. van Heurn, Marijke E.B. Kremer, Ivo de Blaauw, Robertine van Baren, Wim G. van Gemert, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Cornelius E.J. Sloots, Marieke J. Witvliet, L.W. Ernest van Heurn, Joep P.M. Derikx Source Type: research