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Effect of steatosis and inflammation on liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Feb 2009
Nieminen Urpo, Arkkila Perttu E T, Kärkkäinen Päivi, Färkkilä Martti A
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: The role of liver biopsy has been questioned in the management of patients with hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection. The aims of this study were to determine the impact of clinical parameters and degree of inflammation and steatosis on liver fibrosis. PATIENTS/METHODS: Clinical data and liver histology findings in 510 HCV patients were analysed. RESULTS: Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (GT-1) was...
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