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Evaluating Liver Test Abnormalities

Understanding the Pathophysiology of Liver Disease

for Health Care Providers

Acute Bile Duct Obstruction

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Although acute bile duct obstruction generally leads to a cholestatic pattern, an acute rise in aminotransferases may precede the elevation in alkaline phosphatase. Please refer to the section on the evaluation of acute cholestasis for further details.