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Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase is a blood test that measures the level of a substance called GALT, which helps break down milk sugars (lactose/galactose).
Review Date: 6/24/2007

Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase is a blood test that measures the level of a substance called GALT, which helps break down milk sugars (lactose/galactose).
Review Date: 2/20/2009

Galactosemia is the inability of the body to use (metabolize) the simple sugar galactose, causing the accumulation of galactose 1-phosphate in the body. This causes damage to the liver, central nervous system, and other body systems.
Review Date: 4/2/2007

Galactosemia is a condition in which the body is unable to use (metabolize) the simple sugar galactose.
Review Date: 4/15/2009

Gall bladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or obstruction of the gallbladder.
Review Date: 5/4/2006

Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones, or blockage (obstruction) of the gallbladder.
Review Date: 7/6/2009

Gallbladder radionuclide scan is a test that uses radioactive material to check gallbladder function or to look for signs of an infection or bile duct obstruction.
Review Date: 7/17/2007

Gallbladder radionuclide scan is a test that uses radioactive material to check gallbladder function or to look for signs of an infection or bile duct obstruction.
Review Date: 3/5/2009

Gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder. The surgery is usually done if the organ is inflamed or obstructed, if gallstones are causing pancreatitis, or if cancer is suspected.
Review Date: 10/16/2006

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope.
Review Date: 11/5/2008

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