[Hereditary liver diseases].

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In recent years the identification and characterization of gene defects underlying hereditary liver diseases lead to a better understanding of their pathogenesis. Heditary hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease and alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency are the most common hereditary liver diseases. While gene defects and disease manifestation may correlate, genetic testing is generally not contributing to diagnosis. This...

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