A case of longstanding primary sclerosing cholangitis.
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A 45-year-old man is described in whom there is currently ERCP and histological evidence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). A liver biopsy obtained 29 years ago shows similar histological features confirming that he had PSC at that time. This case indicates that PSC may follow a relatively benign course.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical pathology
دوره 36 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983