Cryptogenic liver cirrhosis diagnosed in pregnancy and khat consumption
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We report a case of cryptogenic liver cirrhosis likely due to khat consumption diagnosed in the setting of chronic hypertension and giving the appearance of atypical superimposed preeclampsia.
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