Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver: diagnosis by liver biopsy

Specimens of liver obtained by needle biopsy from two patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed features of nodular regenerative hyperplasia. In one patient the nodularity was apparent on gross examination of the specimen. Portal hypertension was present in the other patient. The cause and pathogene...

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Published inCanadian Medical Association journal Vol. 122; no. 10; pp. 1151 - 1154
Main Authors Qizilbash, A. H, Castelli, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Can Med Assoc 24.05.1980
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - complications
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - pathology
Biopsy, Needle
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hyperplasia
Liver - pathology
Liver Cirrhosis - pathology
Liver Diseases - etiology
Liver Diseases - pathology
Liver Regeneration
Middle Aged
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Summary:Specimens of liver obtained by needle biopsy from two patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed features of nodular regenerative hyperplasia. In one patient the nodularity was apparent on gross examination of the specimen. Portal hypertension was present in the other patient. The cause and pathogenesis of the disorder are poorly understood.
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ISSN:0008-4409