title: [Serologic pitfalls in the diagnosis of hepatopathy of uncertain origin].
abstract: A 47-year old patient of russian origin presented with a history of elevated liver function tests in the past 6 months and a history hepatits twice in the 1980s. Based on patient history and diagnostic tests, several liver diseases were considered and a liver biopsy was necessary. The diagnosis was complicated due to unexpectedly negative results from highly specific and highly sensitive assays. The final diagnosis was possible due to clinical suspicion and modern immunological assay systems.
authors: Abteilung Innere Medizin II, Uniklinik Freiburg, Deutschland.
authors: Bertram
authors: B
authors: Bengsch
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Thimme
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008105:Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography