title: Elevated transaminases and hepatomegaly in an obese diabetic.
abstract: A 61-year-old obese female presented with hypothyroidism, insulin-independent diabetes mellitus, and asymptomatic hepatomegaly. The diagnostic evaluation of hepatomegaly with elevated transaminase is discussed. Liver biopsy findings are discussed. Plans for therapy are presented and evaluated.
mesh_terms: D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000032:analysis*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001835:Body Weight; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000201:enzymology / Q000473:pathology; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000209:etiology; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases