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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Alkaline Phosphatase ... Intestine - Other causes ... Cholangitis (PBC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Low Alkaline Phosphatase ... Most cases diagnosed ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... PBC Signs and Symptoms ... PBC Labs: • Alkaline ... phosphatase • ... #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
symptoms/signs ... magnitude of enzyme elevation ... include extrahepatic biliary ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... #Hepatology #Liver