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Distinct age-dependent phenotypes of abnormal liver function tests derived from national Emergency Department data
Dong-Uk Kim, Shinjie Choi, Yeji Kim, Lia Kim, Jung Ok Shim, Jin Soo Moon, Jong Woo Hahn, Hye Ran Yang, Ju Young Chang, Jae Sung Ko
Background: Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are frequently performed in Emergency Departments (EDs); however, the systematic characterization of age-dependent clinical phenotypes and pathogen associations remains limited.
Purpose: Here we aimed to identify the distinct clinical presentations and pathogen-specific associations of pediatric and adult ED visits for abnormal LFTs. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 26,874 ED visits for abnormal LFTs in South Korea's National Emergency Department Information System (2019– 2023). Patients...


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