A patient has an elevated aldolase level.This finding would be consistent with which of the following conditions?
A)Cushing's disease
B)Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
C)Dehydration
D)Kidney disease

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An elevated aldolase level is commonly seen in patients with muscular dystrophy, specifically in Duchenne's muscular dystrophy due to the breakdown of muscle tissue. Cushing's disease is associated with elevated cortisol levels, dehydration with increased sodium concentrations and kidney disease with elevated creatinine levels.

A Patient Has an Elevated Aldolase Level