Primary hepatic amyloidosis: a mini literature review and five cases report

Primary hepatic amyloidosis (PHA) is characterized by abnormal deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains (AL) in the liver. This rare condition is frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed and can be associated with poor prognosis. At present, the precise pathogenesis is not fully understood...

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Main Authors: Ya-Dong Wang, Cai-Yan Zhao, Hong-Zhu Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119314504