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Mark A Mallory

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Abnormal liver test results on routine screening. How to evaluate, when to refer for a biopsy.

Primary care physicians are often the first healthcare professionals to see abnormalities that show up in routine serum liver testing--results that may indicate liver disease. In this article, Drs Mallory, Lee, and Kowdley offer a practical approach to evaluating abnormal levels of markers of hepatocellular injury, cholestasis, and liver synthetic function. They also explore the considerations that might prompt physicians to request a liver biopsy.

Diagnosis, Differential↗