Is elevated liver enzymes a sign of cancer?
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ALT and AST elevations usually represent hepatocellular injury while elevations in AP and GGTP represent cholestasis. Most patients with elevated liver enzymes are asymptomatic. Others may experience right upper quadrant pain, fatigue, weakness, and vague viral symptoms such as myalgias and arthralgias.