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Blood biochemistry revealed \u2013 High serum transaminases, low Serum total proteins, Albumin and prolonged prothrombin time. Urine analysis was normal. What could be the possible diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Renal failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Protein malnutrition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cirrhosis of liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Cirrhosis of liver<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 60-year-old chronic alcoholic was brought to the hospital with complaints of the protuberant abdomen (ascites) and edema 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