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. 1977;55(4):521–540.

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
PMCID: PMC2366674  PMID: 304393

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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