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| An enzyme produced primarily by the liver, bone, and placenta and is excreted through the bile ducts. |
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| Sonographic appearance of "daugher cysts" (cysts containing smaller cysts). Cause by a parasite obtained in underdeveloped countries. Symptoms include RUQ pain, leukocytosis, fever, and hepatomegaly. |
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| Unilateral Renal Agenesis |
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| Usually asymptomatic, can be associated with genital anomalies and usually the contralateral kidney is large. |
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| A waste producet produced from meat protein and normal wear and tear on the muscles in the body. This lab value is more specific in determining renal dysfunction than BUN levels. |
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| Enzyme that is produced by the pancreas and increases with acute pancreatitis and peptic ulcer disease. Usually remains elevated for 24 hours. |
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| Provides approximately 70% of the liver's blood supply. It is formed at the junction of the splenic vein and superior mesenteric veins. |
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| Risk factors for Gangrenous cholecystitis |
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| Diabetes, Elderly and Male prevelance |
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| Produces antibodies and lymphocytes, recycles hemoglobin, removes foreign material from blood, and it is a reservoir for blood. |
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| The most common cause of orchitis. Orchitis is also secondary to epididymitis and causes pain, swelling, fever, nausea and vomiting. |
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| Inadequate drainage of lymph fluid into the jugular vein caused by increased secretion from the epithelial lining. |
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