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The utility of liver function tests and abdominal ultrasound in infectious mononucleosis—A systematic review

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A large proportion of patients with infectious mononucleosis (IM) have abnormal liver function tests (LFT) at presentation. There is no guideline regarding the management and follow‐up of these patients. Some… Click to show full abstract

A large proportion of patients with infectious mononucleosis (IM) have abnormal liver function tests (LFT) at presentation. There is no guideline regarding the management and follow‐up of these patients. Some patients also have abdominal ultrasound (US) due to deranged LFT, the need for this practice is unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence base on LFT assessment in IM, time to resolution of derangement, and the role of abdominal US.

Keywords: infectious mononucleosis; function tests; liver function; systematic review; abdominal ultrasound

Journal Title: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2022

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