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Elevated Alpha-Fetoprotein

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LeanaBeana77
LeanaBeana77

My lab tests revealed elevated AFP and I'm wondering what this means. I recently had elevated liver enzymes but now they are back to normal. The hepatologist is a bit stumped but I'm scheduled for an MRI on Feb. 6 to check for any masses. 

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    2_colors LeanaBeana77

    Posted

    I think an extremely high level of AFP in the blood greater than 500ng /ml could be a sign of liver tumors or its use to screen or diagnose non-cancerous disorders of the liver, such as cirrhosis. but, talk with your DR 1st
  • LeanaBeana77
    LeanaBeana77

    Posted

    Mine is only 10ng and the upper limit is 8.3ng. I recently had liver damage from a medication, so it could just be a sign of the liver repairing itself. I hope that's what it is. 

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    2_colors LeanaBeana77

    Posted

    Yes yours is small i would not worry too much. but, do keep a check on it. Why is the hepatologist stumped when they are so small. I was always told if they are small let them along unless they are causing you problems or growing.
    • LeanaBeana77
      LeanaBeana77 2_colors

      Posted

      So the AFP number is directly related to how large the tumor is?
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      2_colors LeanaBeana77

      Posted

      Well you said they are back to normal so you shouldn't worry. You are in better position than most people I wouldn't worry . You are fine it's good you are keeping a check on them

    • LeanaBeana77
      LeanaBeana77 2_colors

      Posted

      Enzymes are back to normal but AFP is elevated and that's why my doctor ordered an MRI to check for tumors. 

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      2_colors LeanaBeana77

      Posted

      I apologize I confused your elevated AFP numbers with checking for tumors but still AFP is still low numbers so that's good news in it self.

    • LeanaBeana77
      LeanaBeana77 2_colors

      Posted

      No problem! Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing, but I'm a worrier. Thanks 2 colors. 

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