Age-Adjusted AFP Interpretation in Neonatal Sacrococcygeal Teratoma: Why Adult Reference Ranges May Mislead.

Muhammad Abdullah Awan1

  • 1Wah Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences Wah Pakistan.

Clinical Case Reports
|July 16, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in newborns with sacrococcygeal masses require careful interpretation within the neonatal context. Serial AFP monitoring post-surgery is crucial for effective management and prognosis.