Evaluation of the Patient with Markedly Abnormal Liver Enzymes.
Clin Liver Dis
; 27(1): 1-16, 2023 02.
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ABSTRACT
Liver enzyme tests are very commonly ordered by physicians, and when they return as abnormal, they can pose a clinical challenge to the provider. Markedly abnormal liver enzymes indicate severe hepatic injury and require immediate evaluation. There are various causes for abnormal liver tests, including infectious, autoimmune, genetic, metabolic, drug, and vascular causes. An understanding of the patterns of aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase elevations is useful in narrowing the differential diagnosis. A thorough history and physical examination, appropriate blood testing, and imaging are typically key to evaluating the patient with abnormal liver enzymes.
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MEDLINE
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Hepatopatias
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article