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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General obstetrics 1086d21c

Increased levels of which of the following in amniotic fluid is an indicator of neural tube defect in the fetus :

A
Acetylcholinesterase
B
Butyrylcholinesterase
C
Pseudocholinesterase
D
Phosphatidyl esterase
High-Yield Explanation
Acetylcholine esterase: (AChE) Amniotic fluid AChE level is elevated in most cases of open neural tube defects. It has got better diagnostic value than AFP. Reference: D C Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics 7th edition page no 113

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