This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Alpha feto protein is increased in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hepatoblastoma, B. Neuroblastoma, C. Seminoma, D. Renal cell carcinoma
A: Hepatoblastoma
Answer: A: Hepatoblastoma 
Explanation: IIepatoblastoma Alpha feto protein is elevated in almost all hepatoblastomas and is used in its diagnosis and monitoring. Other carcinomas in which alpha feto protein is elevated are: - Hepatocellular carcinoma - Germ cell tumor of testis (non-seminomas) Non-neoplastic conditions in which alpha feto protein is raised: - Cirrhosis - Hepatitis - Pregnancy Remember - Elevated AFP levels are also found less regularly in carcinomas of lung, colon and pancreas - AFP is a glycoprotein