LFT abnormalities can often be grouped into one of several patterns: hepatocellular, cholestatic, or isolated hyperbilirubinemia. Not all patients with one or more LFT abnormalities actually have liver disease. The differential diagnosis for elevated serum aminotransferases is broad and includes viral hepatitis,hepatotoxicity from drugs or toxins, alcoholic liver disease, hepatic ischemia, and malignant infiltration. In patients with cholestasis, the alkaline phosphatase is typically elevated to at least four times the upper limit of normal. A thorough medical history is central to the evaluation of the patient. A LIVE discussion on the various biochemical tests, their pathophysiology, and a clinical approach to the interpretation of abnormal liver function tests - with Dr. Ameet Mandot on Medflix!

Clinical Approach to a Patient with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Clinical Lead, Department of Hepatology | Global Hospital, Mumbai | Honorary Gastroenterologist to the Governor of Maharashtra |

Dr. AMEET MANDOT

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