Abstract
In the light of recent findings concerning the importance of intermediate alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency in the development of chronic liver disease and of hepatocellular carcinoma, we report the case of a 56-year-old woman affected by cirrhosis with significant features of liver cell dysplasia associated with intermediate alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (protease inhibitor SZ phenotype). In our paper we emphasize the importance of a precocious diagnosis and identification of individuals carrying the Z allele, also heterozygous.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 54-60 |
Numero di pagine | 7 |
Rivista | APPLIED PATHOLOGY |
Volume | 7 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 1989 |
Keywords
- Female
- Humans
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Middle Aged
- Phenotype
- alpha 1-Antitrypsin
- alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency