Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein and acetylcholinesterase measurements in pregnancies associated with gastroschisis

Prenat Diagn. 1989 Oct;9(10):697-700. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970091004.

Abstract

In this study we define for the first time the distribution of alpha-fetoprotein levels and acetylcholinesterase ratios in amniotic fluid samples associated with fetal gastroschisis. Elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels and positive acetylcholinesterase measurements are found in virtually all cases, indicating that these combined measurements are highly reliable in detecting this lesion.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / abnormalities*
  • Acetylcholinesterase / analysis*
  • Amniocentesis*
  • Amniotic Fluid / analysis*
  • Butyrylcholinesterase / analysis
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Stomach / abnormalities*
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / analysis*

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins
  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • Butyrylcholinesterase