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Can an abnormal liver test result be a sign of porphyria?
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More common causes: Porphyria can cause abnormal liver tests, but there are far more common causes of liver abnormality, e.g., alcohol. See this site for more info. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002188/.
Answered 3/26/2013
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