A total of 104 patients with various liver diseases were studied. Hepatic biopsy was performed and the AST, ALT and TPA in serum were measured.
Higher levels of TPA, AST and ALT were found in CAH and LC, lower in CPH and MHP. High serum TPA values, usually suggesting the possibility of neoplasm, should be considered with attention. A follow-up with periodic TPA assays (in addition to AST and ALT) is suggested in patients with acute hepatitis, in order to predict further possible complications such as CAH and LC.
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