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What causes an elevated GGT when all the other liver enzymes are normal?

April 26, 2017causes elevated enzymes ggt liver normal

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What causes an elevated GGT when all the other liver enzymes are normal?

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While GGT is very useful in assisting in the diagnosis of liver disease, the enzyme is found in the cells lining secretory ducts. Therefore, it is elevated in a number of inflammatory diseases and disorders including, pancreatitis, mononucleosis, hyperthyroidism, and kidney transplant patients.