Elevated alpha-fetoprotein in asymptomatic adults: Clinical features, outcome, and association with body composition.

<h4>Background and aim</h4>Apparently healthy individuals with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels (>7 ng/mL) for unknown causes visit clinics. We investigated their clinical characteristics, outcomes, and relationship with body fat deposition and muscle mass.<h4>Metho...

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Main Authors: Sangmi Jang, Gwang Hyeon Choi, Won Chang, Eun Sun Jang, Jin-Wook Kim, Sook-Hyang Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271407