Alcoholic hepatitis
MR Lucey, P Mathurin, TR Morgan - New England Journal of …, 2009 - Mass Medical Soc
MR Lucey, P Mathurin, TR Morgan
New England Journal of Medicine, 2009•Mass Medical SocThe association between alcohol intake and alcoholic liver disease has been well
documented, although cirrhosis of the liver develops in only a small proportion of heavy
drinkers. This review focuses on alcoholic hepatitis, a treatable form of alcoholic liver
disease. Since up to 40% of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis die within 6 months after
the onset of the clinical syndrome, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential.
documented, although cirrhosis of the liver develops in only a small proportion of heavy
drinkers. This review focuses on alcoholic hepatitis, a treatable form of alcoholic liver
disease. Since up to 40% of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis die within 6 months after
the onset of the clinical syndrome, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential.
The association between alcohol intake and alcoholic liver disease has been well documented, although cirrhosis of the liver develops in only a small proportion of heavy drinkers. This review focuses on alcoholic hepatitis, a treatable form of alcoholic liver disease. Since up to 40% of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis die within 6 months after the onset of the clinical syndrome, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential.
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