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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
The condition is often misdiagnosed as an '''autoimmune disorder''' due to the similar clinical signs. [[Pemphigus foliaceus]], [[SLE]] and drug eruptions should be ruled out.
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The condition is often misdiagnosed as an '''autoimmune disorder''' due to the similar clinical signs. [[Pemphigus Foliaceus|Pemphigus foliaceus]], [[SLE]] and drug eruptions should be ruled out.
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'''Haematology and biochemistry''' may reveal: increased ALT, AST and ALP, hyperglycaemia without ketoacidosis, Regenerative and Non-regenerative Anaemias|non-regenerative or mildly regenerative anaemia]], hypoalbuminaemia, severe hypoaminoacidaemia, elevated [[Bile Acids|bile acids]].
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'''Haematology and biochemistry''' may reveal: increased ALT, AST and ALP, hyperglycaemia without ketoacidosis, Regenerative and Non-regenerative Anaemias|non-regenerative or mildly regenerative anaemia]], hypoalbuminaemia, severe hypoaminoacidaemia, elevated [[Bile acids|bile acids]].
    
'''Abdominal ultrasonography''' may reveal diffuse hepatic disease (a 'honeycomb pattern') or a pancreatic tumour and its metastases.
 
'''Abdominal ultrasonography''' may reveal diffuse hepatic disease (a 'honeycomb pattern') or a pancreatic tumour and its metastases.
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