By watching this video you will learn more about liver diseases and the differential diagnosis of abnormal liver function test.
Clarification on Wilson disease. (Correction) at 48:45
Wilson disease is associated with low level of ceruloplasmin. Serum ceruloplasmin levels are low in newborns and gradually rise within the first 2 years of life. Approximately 90% of all patients with Wilson disease have ceruloplasmin levels of less than 20 mg/dL (reference range, 20-40 mg/dL). (Ceruloplasmin is an acute phase reactant and may be increased in response to hepatic inflammation, pregnancy, estrogen use, or infection.)
Falsely low ceruloplasmin levels may be observed in any protein deficiency state, including nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption, protein-losing enteropathy, and malnutrition. Ceruloplasmin levels may also be decreased in 10-20% of Wilson Disease gene heterozygotes, who do not develop Wilson disease and do not require treatment
19 июн 2015
