Elevated transaminases and hepatomegaly in an obese diabetic

Yale J Biol Med. 1983 Jul-Aug;56(4):323-34.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aspartate Aminotransferases / analysis*
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Body Weight
  • Diabetes Complications*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / enzymology
  • Diabetes Mellitus / pathology
  • Fatty Liver / etiology
  • Female
  • Hepatomegaly / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / etiology
  • Liver / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity*

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Aspartate Aminotransferases