Hepatic Sarcoidosis Presenting as Portal Hypertension and Liver Cirrhosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Systemic sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology, with the liver being the third most commonly affected organ. Most cases of hepatic sarcoidosis are not clinically apparent, but a few can progress to liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension and ultimately liver failure. The diagnosis of hepatic sar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-04-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/338355 |