Case study 13.3- A 32 year old Hispanic female presents to the emergency department with abdominal...
Case study 13.3- A 32 year old Hispanic female presents to the
emergency department with abdominal pain, weakness, and loss of
appetite. She has not traveled in recent months she has not been
well for several days.
1. what laboratory tests should be ordered to help diagnose this
patient?
2.what enzyme tests will be useful in diagnosis of this patient?
3. What two diagnosis are most likely for this patient
Homework Answers
1) The laboratory tests that should be ordered to help diagnose this patient are :-
- Liver profile which includes tests for serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), aspartate aminotransferase (SGOT) , alanine transaminase (SGPT) , etc.
- Complete hemogram
- Pancreas profile which includes serum amylase and serum lipase.
- Serum electrolytes.
- Vitamins and minerals.
2) The enzyme tests that will be useful in diagnosis of this patient are :-
- Alkaline phosphatase
- Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (SGOT)
- Alanine transaminase (SGPT)
- Serum amylase
- Serum lipase
3) Two diagnosis most likely for this patient are :-
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
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