A physician orders several laboratory tests on a 55-year-old male patient who is complaining of generalized (all-over)pain,stiffness,fatigue,and headaches.Based on the following serum test results,what is the most likely diagnosis: ALP-significantly increased,GGT- normal?

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Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a marker for bone disease, as it is found in high levels in bone tissue. The fact that the patient's ALP levels are significantly increased suggests that they may have a bone disease. The normal levels of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) indicate that the liver may not be the primary source of the ALP elevation, ruling out options A, B, and C.

A Physician Orders Several Laboratory Tests on a 55-Year-Old Male