1. Combined elevations of ALP and GGT are compatible with biliary tract disease. 2. It can damage tissue and is mostly used in biliary tract specialty centers. 3. Similar to ALT and AST, ALP is not specific for biliary tract disease. 4. The biliary tract can also serve as a reservoir for intestinal tract infections. 5. Two weeks after flukes enter the body, the parasites infect the biliary tract . 6. Gallstones may develop in the gallbladder as well as elsewhere in the biliary tract . 7. Other biliary tract cancers include gallbladder cancer and cancer of the ampulla of Vater. 8. Tendon xanthomas are associated with type II hyperlipidemia, chronic biliary tract obstruction, and primary biliary cirrhosis. 9. Pneumobilia means air in the biliary tract . 10. It is due to the transfer of air from bowel through the fistula into the biliary tract .
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