Elevated gamma-glutamyltransferase level (HP:0030948)
Increased level of the enzyme gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT). GGT is mainly present in kidney, liver, and pancreatic cells, but small amounts are present in other tissues.
Synonyms:Elevated serum GGT
Comment: Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is elevated with most liver diseases and with bile duct damage. Its main clinical use is in the evaluation of patients with isolated elevation in alkaline phosphatase (which can be of hepatic or bone origin). However, there are extrahepatic causes of GGT elevation including pancreatitis, prostate carcinoma, breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and congestive heart failure.
Pubmed References:PMID:26543300
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