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. 1980 May 24;122(10):1151–1154.

Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver: diagnosis by liver biopsy.

A H Qizilbash, M Castelli
PMCID: PMC1801964  PMID: 7388707

Abstract

Specimens of liver obtained by needle biopsy from two patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed features of nodular regenerative hyperplasia. In one patient the nodularity was apparent on gross examination of the specimen. Portal hypertension was present in the other patient. The cause and pathogenesis of the disorder are poorly understood.

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