Approach to diagnosis of liver fibrosis: serum markers
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2015
Authors
Zhuravlyova, Anna
Ogneva, Olena
Zhuravlyova, Larysa
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Abstract
Hepatic fibrosis is the final common pathway for many different liver insults. Originally considered to be irreversible, hepatic fibrosis is now known to be a dynamic process with a significant potential for resolution. Timely diagnosis of liver fibrosis can prevent development of unwanted complications. The diagnosis and quantitation of fibrosis have traditionally relied on liver biopsy. However, there are a number of drawbacks that limit its use. This article reviews the current methods of assessment of hepatic fibrosis based on the serum markers.
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fibrosis of liver, serum markers
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Zhuravlyova A. K. Approach to diagnosis of liver fibrosis: serum markers / A. K. Zhuravlyova, O. V. Ogneva, L. V. Zhuravlyova // Reseach result. – 2015. – Vol. 1, № 1. – Р. 81–86.