Article
γ-Glutamyl transpeptidase level as a screening marker among diverse etiologies of infantile intrahepatic cholestasis.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Dec 2014
Lu Fang-Ting, Wu Jia-Feng, Hsu Hong-Yuan, Ni Yen-Hsuan, Chang Mei-Hwei, Chao Chien-I, Chen Huey-Ling
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Low γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) level is an important marker for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis, yet the cutoff level and clinical application is not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the role of GGT as a screening marker among diverse etiologies of infantile cholestasis. METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed 256 cholestatic infants admitted to a tertiary referral...
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