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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin – Structure, Function, Test and Uses

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

Structure of human chorionic gonadotropin

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced during pregnancy by the placenta. It provides nourishment to the egg after it has been fertilized and attached to the uterine wall. HCG is used to detect pregnancy as well as to monitor it. It is also elevated in certain cancers, hence is used as a tumor […]

Filed Under: Basics, Oncology, Women's health

Alpha fetoprotein – Structure Function and Uses

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

alpha fetoprotein

Alpha fetoprotein is a plasma glycoprotein found in humans. It is the most abundant plasma protein synthesized by the human fetus. It is produced mainly by fetal liver and yolk sac during fetal development. Although synthesis drops markedly after birth, small amounts of alpha fetoprotein continue to be produced in the adult. Alpha fetoprotein levels in […]

Filed Under: Procedures, Oncology, Women's health

Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Kleihauer test for fetal maternal hemorrhage

Fetal maternal hemorrhage is the loss of fetal blood cells into the maternal circulation. Small insignificant hemorrhage of fetal blood into the maternal circulation occurs in nearly all pregnancies. The term fetal maternal hemorrhage signifies a significant amount of bleeding of fetal blood in maternal circulation.  In some cases, the hemorrhage is large enough to […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Vanishing twin syndrome  is said to occur when there is a multifetal gestation with subsequent disappearance of one or more fetuses. For vanishing twin syndrome to occur There are twins or multiples in the uterus during pregnancy Twin or multiples dies as result of a miscarriage. The fetal tissue of dead fetus is absorbed by […]

Filed Under: Women's health

Melasma – Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

melasma

Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis of sun-exposed areas presenting as symmetrically distributed hyperpigmented macules. These macules may be punctate or confluent. Melasma or chloasma is also called the mask of pregnancy. In this condition, there are asymptomatic, very superficial-looking macular areas of brownish pigmentation. The skin does not show any other changes. The lesions are […]

Filed Under: Women's health, Skin

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