Open AccessChronic hepatitis in Nigerian patients: a study of 70 biopsy-proven cases
Author(s) -
Dennis A Ndububa,
O. O. Ojo,
Victor Adebayo Adetiloye,
MA Durosinmi,
Olasode Bj,
O. Famurewa,
AO Aladegbaiye,
Olusegun Adekanle
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v24i2.28177
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , gastroenterology , hbsag , liver biopsy , cirrhosis , hepatocellular carcinoma , chronic liver disease , liver disease , liver function tests , liver function , hepatitis , hepatitis c , biopsy , hepatitis b virus , immunology , virus
Liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma are known sequelae of chronic hepatitis. Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis could delay or even abort progression to terminal liver disease.