Open AccessChronic hepatitis in Nigerian patients: a study of 70 biopsy-proven cases
Author(s) -
DA Ndububa,
OS Ojo,
VA Adetiloye,
MA Durosinmi,
BJ Olasode,
OC Famurewa,
AO Aladegbaiye,
OA 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.
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