Conditions Associated With Elevated Serum Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Activity
Elevated serum ACE activity is most commonly associated with sarcoidosis. [1]
Clinically relevant other associations include granulomatous infections, selected malignancy, selected lysosomal and endocrine disorders, and certain inflammatory lung conditions related to environmental exposures. [1], [2]
Top Diseases and Conditions
- Sarcoidosis [1]
- Tuberculosis [2]
- Leprosy [1], [2]
- Pneumoconiosis (including environmental exposures such as asbestosis and berylliosis) [2]
- Hodgkin lymphoma [2]
- Gaucher disease [1]
- Amyloidosis [1]
- Histoplasmosis [1]
- Hyperthyroidism [1], [2]
- Diabetes mellitus [2]