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===Clinical signs===
 
===Clinical signs===
 
*Weight loss
 
*Weight loss
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*Annorexia
 
*Hepatic insufficiency
 
*Hepatic insufficiency
 
*Hepatic encephalopathy
 
*Hepatic encephalopathy
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===Biochemistry===
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Rasised liver enzymes (AST, GGT, AP and LDH) and elevated bilirubin and bile acids indicate liver disease, however in very severe, chronic cases where active damage is no longer occurring, liver enzymes may be normal.
    
===Biopsy===
 
===Biopsy===
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A liver biopsy will reveal hepatomegalocytosis and bilary hyperplasia.
    
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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