Autoimmune Hepatitis/ Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis/ Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Edmund Krasinski, Jr., D.O. F.A.C.G.
Assessment of Liver Function
Which of the following is not a good biochemical assessor of hepatic function?
A) Serum bilirubin B) Serum lactate dehydrogenase C) Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) D) Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) E) Serum alkaline phosphatase
Assessment of Liver Function
Correct answer : B Measurement of LDH and even more
specific LDH-5 adds little to evaluation of suspected hepatic dysfunction High levels of LDH seen in: Hepatocellular necrosis, Ischemic hepatopathy "shock liver", Cancer, Hemolysis
Case Presentation
A 35 yr. Old female presents for evaluation. She has noted jaundice manifest by scleral icterus, acholic stools,choluria. She also complains of undue fatigue. She took a recent trip to New Orleans where she ate raw oysters.
Case Presentation
Meds: Macrodantin Physical examination: Generalized icterus,Scleral icterus, Tender hepatomegaly, No stigmata of chronic liver disease
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