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Are bile pegment and bilirubin same thing?
Bilirubin is the main product of bile.
Last updated on 16 Aug 2023
GGT stands for gamma-glutamyl transferase in medical terms.
Jaundice is a symptom of liver disease. Your damaged liver cells cannot process bilirubin which is why bilirubin is found in the blood.
A bile duct obstruction is when one of the tubes that carries bile between the liver, gallbladder, and small intestine becomes blocked. The most common causes are gallstones and sludge impacting bile ducts.
Bile duct cancer is also known as cholangiocarcinoma, it starts in a bile duct.
Bile is a digestive fluid made by the liver. Its main function is to help in the digestion of fats.
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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