Article
Lack of increase in heterozygous alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency phenotypes among patients with hepatocellular and bile duct carcinoma.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Mar 1992
Rabinovitz M, Gavaler J S, Kelly R H, Prieto M, Van Thiel D H
Abstract excerpt
Homozygous alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ phenotype) is known to be associated with increased risk of cirrhosis and primary liver cancer. Although a relationship between heterozygous alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and chronic liver disease was suggested recently, it is still a matter of controversy whether such patients are at increased risk of liver cancer. The goal of this study was to determine the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.