A 34-year-old female asked:
10 x 9 x 7 mm single gallbladder polyp found in 34 y.o. f patient. no hepatic lesions nor swelling on us. enzymes have been increasing over past two years and are currently: ast=73, alt=145, alp=137. iron and copper tests negative. esr=34 thoughts?
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Hepatitis: Has the patient been tested for hepatitis A,B and C? Autoimmune hepatitis is also a possibility. Toxicity from medications or alcohol may not be likely. A simple gall bladder polyp shouldn't cause liver enzyme elevations. The US didn't demonstrate a fatty liver. A gastroenterologist is best to evaluate her. An abdominal surgeon can give advice about whether to remove the gall bladder and polyp.
Answered on Feb 24, 2018
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