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Enlarged Liver And Spleen, High Alkaline Phosphatase, Short Height. What Is Going On?

hello, I have a friend of mine whose son has the next signs - liver and spleen are enlarged - alkaline phosphatase is high - his is short for his age and his weight is low( he is 13 y.o boy) - on his skin there are vessels seen - he is mentally okey They went for many places but so far nobody can explain to them what is going on - when he was born he was fine - his delay began approximately when he was one year old. many thanks
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

I can understand your concern. However liver and spleen enlargement with increased serum alkaline phosphatase do not help me in coming to a conclusion as there a number of causes for them. I would like to have more details/investigation reports:
1. Haemogram
2. Peripheral smear
3. Liver function test
4. Kidney function test
5. Urine routine
6. Ultrasound report of whole abdomen
7. Subsequent investigations shall depend on the initial reports.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Regards,

RKK
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Enlarged Liver And Spleen, High Alkaline Phosphatase, Short Height. What Is Going On?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. However liver and spleen enlargement with increased serum alkaline phosphatase do not help me in coming to a conclusion as there a number of causes for them. I would like to have more details/investigation reports: 1. Haemogram 2. Peripheral smear 3. Liver function test 4. Kidney function test 5. Urine routine 6. Ultrasound report of whole abdomen 7. Subsequent investigations shall depend on the initial reports. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Regards, RKK