Idiopathic biliary ductopenia in adults without symptoms of liver disease
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Some cases of biliary ductopenia appear to be relatively benign. This condition is caused by a reduction in the number of bile ducts in the liver and it often causes cirrhosis. In a study of 24 patients with biliary ductopenia, all had no symptoms of liver disease except elevated liver enzymes. All had been diagnosed by liver biopsy. In three patients, a second biopsy 3 to 9 years later showed that the disease had not progressed. Five patients were treated with ursodiol, four of which had all liver functions return to normal.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1997
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis
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The causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mesenteric venous thrombosis are reviewed. This condition occurs when a blood clot forms in the blood vessels that supply blood to the small intestine.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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