PEDIATRICS Vol. 66 No. 4 October 1980, pp. 537-539
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Amniotic Fluid agr-Fetoprotein in Fetal Obstructive Uropathy

William M. Dean MD1 and Emory J. Bourdeau MD1

1 Tacoma General Hospital, Departments of Pediatric Urology and Radiology, Tacoma, Washington

Amniotic fluid agr-fetoprotein has been associated with various congenital anomalies. A diagnosis in utero of urinary obstruction associated with elevated agr-fetoprotein is reported. Subsequent fulguration of type I posterior urethral valves was done. A possible mechanism for elevated agr-fetoprotein with obstructive uropathy in utero is discussed.

Submitted on December 20, 1979
Accepted on March 3, 1980