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Liver biopsy: The best, not the gold standard

Year: 2008

Type: editorial

Abstract: Fibrosis, the hallmark of chronic liver diseases, is one of the major deleterious processes associated with chronic hepatitis C. Staging of fibrosis relies on an evaluation of several histological features including assessment of extent of the extracellular matrix deposit, the localization of the deposits within the liver lobule and changes in lobular architecture. These features are then integrated into a semiquantitative scoring system. Histological staging of fibrosis has gained acceptance as a major element in evaluation of liver damage in hepatitis C.

Source: Journal of Hepatology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2008.10.014

Authors: Pierre Bedossa, Fabrice Carrat

Institutions: Inserm, Hôpital Beaujon, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Diderot, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,500

OpenAlex ID: W2061279748

Cites: 17

Cited by: 353

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