Recognizing and treating cutaneous signs of liver disease.
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Cutaneous changes may be the first clue that a patient has liver disease. Recognizing these signs is crucial to diagnosing liver conditions early. Here we describe the spectrum of skin manifestations that may be found in various liver diseases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
دوره 76 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009