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Is there any other diagnosis other than liver cancer if high lfts?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Hepatitis, alcohol: Hepatitis and alcohol are far more likely than liver cancer. In fact liver cancer is usually not associated with high lfts.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Many: Liver cancer is way down the list. Here are a few more common: hepatitis, reaction to medicines, blockage from gallstones, and the list goes on and on.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2012

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A member asked:

Is there any other diagnosis other than liver cancer if high lfts?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Dr. Richard Orr answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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