Macro-AST as a cause of hypertransaminasemia: an uncommon entity but it exists

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Mar;116(3):166-167. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.9628/2023.

Abstract

Macroenzymes are complexes formed by the binding of enzyme molecules to each other or to other plasma components. We report the clinical case of a woman with abnormal liver enzymes secondary to macro-AST. Macro-AST should be considered in the differential diagnosis as a cause of isolated AST elevation, thus avoiding unnecessary additional tests.

MeSH terms

  • Aspartate Aminotransferases
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases* / diagnosis

Substances

  • Aspartate Aminotransferases