A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased ceruloplasmin level.Which of the following conditions would most likely be associated with this finding?
A)Menkes' disease
B)Biliary cirrhosis
C)Wilson's disease
D)Nutritional deficiency of copper

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Biliary cirrhosis can lead to increased ceruloplasmin levels because ceruloplasmin is an acute-phase reactant that can be elevated in various inflammatory conditions, including liver disease.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Ceruloplasmin Level