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Mirizzi's syndrome laboratory findings
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- Elevated liver enzymes (AST/ALT) [1]
- Leukocytosis [2]
- Elevated bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase may or may not be present.
- High levels of CA 19-9 may be present. Hence, it is important to rule out Mirizzi’s syndrome before labeling and incorrectly diagnosing the patient for having a biliary malignancy. [2]
References
References
- ↑ Chen H, Siwo EA, Khu M, Tian Y (January 2018). “Current trends in the management of Mirizzi Syndrome: A review of literature”. Medicine (Baltimore). 97 (4): e9691. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009691. PMC 5794376. PMID 29369192.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Beltrán MA (September 2012). “Mirizzi syndrome: history, current knowledge and proposal of a simplified classification”. World J. Gastroenterol. 18 (34): 4639–50. doi:10.3748/wjg.v18.i34.4639. PMC 3442202. PMID 23002333.
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