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Is the postpartum AFP index 28.66 high?

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Hello doctor! I had an ultrasound of the liver and found that in the right liver there was an echogenic mass of 15 * 20mm, the AFP test was 28.66. I just gave birth to a baby 10 days ago, so is the AFP index after birth of 28.66 high? And if it's like that, will I have cancer?
Nguyen Thi Thom (1992)
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Hello! With your AFP index is not high. It is not enough to make a cancer diagnosis in your case. So, with the question "Is the AFP after birth at 28.66 high? “Doctors recommend specific examination by a gastroenterologist or oncologist. You can also visit Vinmec Health System hospitals for more specific advice.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Huy Binh - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

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