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Disease Association According to Aminotransferases Elevation Pattern
| AST Predominant | ALT Predominant |
|---|---|
| Alcohol‐related liver injury | Chronic hepatitis C |
| Cirrhosis | Chronic hepatitis B |
| Hemolysis | Acute viral hepatitis (types A‐E, herpes simplex virus, Epstein‐Barr virus, cytomegalovirus) |
| Myopathy | Steatosis/steatohepatitis |
| Thyroid disease | Hemochromatosis |
| Strenuous exercise | Medications/toxins |
| Autoimmune hepatitis | |
| Wilson's disease | |
| Celiac disease |
