Alpha-fetoprotein, Hereditary Persistence Of; Hpafp

Description

Hereditary persistence of alpha-fetoprotein is a benign genetic condition characterized by persistence of high alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels throughout life, with no associated clinical disability and thus no need for specific therapy

Clinical Features

Phenotypes and symptoms related to Alpha-fetoprotein, Hereditary Persistence Of; Hpafp

  • Carcinoma
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Teratoma
  • Neural tube defect
  • Elevated alpha-fetoprotein

Incidence and onset information

Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.


Mendelian

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Alpha-fetoprotein, Hereditary Persistence Of; Hpafp Recommended genes panels

Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered
Intellectual Disability NGS Panel.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics in United States.

BRCA2, F5, FMR1, MTHFR, TTR, UBE3A, PTEN, MCCC1, MCCC2, AGL, ACAT1, GYS2, ARG1, ATP7A, AUH, BCS1L, ADSL, FBLN5, LRP5, COL1A2 , (...)

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Specificity
1 %
Genes
100 %
AFP.

By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics in United States.

AFP
Specificity
100 %
Genes
100 %

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