Liver function tests and electrophoretic pattern of serum protein in hepatic amoebiasis.

The liver function tests and the electrophoretic pattern of serum protein in a series of 11 patients admitted to Bernhard Nocht Institut with hepatic amoebiasis were reviewed. A constant pattern of hypoalbuminaemia and elevated alpha2 globulins were demonstrated in all patients. LDH enzyme levels were raised in all cases admitted with amoebic liver abscess. The pathogenesis of these disturbances was discussed.