Huge hepatomegaly, jaundice and portal hypertension due to amyloidosis of the liver
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Huge hepatomegaly, jaundice and portal hypertension due to amyloidosis of the liver
Abstract
A 3 years evolution with amyloid involvement, primarily of the liver, in a patient is described. This led to intrahepatic cholestasis and to portal hypertension with esophageal varices.
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