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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Evaluation of the Liver and Pancreatic Functions in Patients with Alcohol-Related Sialadenosis - A Case Control Study.

E Elavarasi, Vinothini Gunasekaran, Mohan Thirumal, R Balaji Subramaniyan, Ravi David Austin, S Thirumalai

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E ElavarasiDepartment of Dentistry, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India.
Vinothini GunasekaranDepartment of Dentistry, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India.
Mohan ThirumalDepartment of Dentistry, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, (Deemed to be University), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India.
R Balaji SubramaniyanDepartment of Dentistry, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India.
Ravi David AustinFormer Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiologist, Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India.
S ThirumalaiDepartment of Periodontics, Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, Pondicherry, India.

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Background: Sialadenosis or sialosis is the asymptomatic symmetric parotid enlargement without inflammation or neoplasia, seen in persons 30-69 years old, often related to chronic alcohol use, endocrine disorders, and obesity. Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study done at Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital from September 2013 to July 2014, comprising 15 patients with alcoholic sialadenosis (Group A) and comparing them with 15 alcoholic patients without sialadenosis (Group B). Parameters monitored for liver and pancreatic functions were their serum levels of AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, amylase, and lipase. Results: Group A had higher mean levels of GGT, AST, and ALT; a slightly increased AST/ALT ratio; and high serum amylase and lipase compared to Group B. Both groups consumed ethanol in excess. Conclusion: Biochemical differences suggest chronic alcohol effects on sialadenosis. Stable hepatic and pancreatic functions indicate that further research into sialadenosis may provide a potential diagnostic marker for liver and pancreatic disorders.

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Biochemical markersliver function testspancreatic function testssialadenosissialosis

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