Fatty liver and elevated transaminases with heterozygous apolipoprotein B deficiency.
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in English
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| ID: sea-95413
ABSTRACT
Asymptomatic fatty liver and elevated transaminases is a common occurrence with varied etiology. Apolipoprotein (apo) B deficiency is an uncommon cause of fatty liver and elevated transaminases. The typical lipid profile low cholesterol low LDL (low density lipoprotein) suggests diagnosis of apo B deficiency and an invasive procedure like liver biopsy can be avoided in such patients.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Apolipoproteins B
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Humans
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Male
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Adult
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Fatty Liver
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Transaminases
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Liver
Language:
English
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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