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. 1977;55(4):521-40.

The morphology of cirrhosis: definition, nomenclature, and classification

P P Anthony, K G Ishak, N C Nayak, H E Poulsen, P J Scheuer, L H Sobin

The morphology of cirrhosis: definition, nomenclature, and classification

P P Anthony et al. Bull World Health Organ. 1977.

Abstract

This article provides guidelines on the definition, nomenclature, and classification of cirrhosis, hepatic fibrosis, and chronic hepatitis. Cirrhosis is considered according to its etiology and morphological characteristics, these being complementary rather than alternative.

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