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Bilirubin is increasing alot . metastic liver cancer . other liver function tests appear normal . what is going on ? no bile duct blockage . is liver failing ?

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Dr. Sanjay Jain answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Blockage: Blockage at multiple small bile duct levels by cancer can cause bilirubin to go up. Could be liver failing if you had cirrhosis/ or other liver conditions before.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See prior answer: The small mets are not permitting the smaller bile ducts to drain. This will progress as the tumor mets enlarge

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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A member asked:

Bilirubin is increasing alot . metastic liver cancer . other liver function tests appear normal . what is going on ? no bile duct blockage . is liver failing ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sanjay Jain answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

Dr. John Michel answered

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

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