A patient has an elevated alkaline phosphatase level.This finding would be most consistent with which of the following conditions?

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Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in high concentrations in bone, liver and intestine. An elevated level of alkaline phosphatase could be an indication of bone or liver disease, but a healing fracture is most likely the cause. As the body heals the fracture, the bones will produce more alkaline phosphatase, causing the elevation in levels.

A Patient Has an Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Level