Gamma-glutamyltransferase testing in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease to screen for primary sclerosing cholangitis: a diagnostic study based on routinely collected electronic healthcare data
In children with IBD who have GGT elevations less than 2× ULN, the likelihood of PSC is extremely low. In such cases, MRCP and liver biopsy can be omitted. Regular GGT monitoring is advised, as PSC may develop over time.
Authors
- Besrat Berhane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2641-3148)
- Put W
- Patrick F. van Rheenen
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- University of Groningen (NL)
- Beatrix Kinderziekenhuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Published
- 2025-05-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2024-327998
- Primary Topic
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00