title: Persistent hyperamylasemia in a patient with ascites.
abstract: There are several different causes of persistent hyperamylasemia. We have presented a case of macroamylasemia, which accounts for a significant percentage of such cases. Awareness and early laboratory confirmation of this condition may promote more cost-effective management and lessen patient morbidity.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000097:blood* / Q000652:urine; D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications*; D003404:Creatinine / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000097:blood*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D007527:Isoenzymes; D003404:Creatinine; D000681:Amylases