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2012, Number 05-06

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Medicina & Laboratorio 2012; 18 (05-06)

Dermatological manifestations of liver diseases: an approach for the general physician

Espinoza HYP, Molina VV, Restrepo GJC

Language: Spanish
References: 51
Page: 229-238
PDF size: 490.26 Kb.


ABSTRACT

liver diseases have cutaneous manifestations in up to 15% to 20% of the cases. There are numerous and none of them is pathognomonic. However, its recognition may be the basis for the initiation of studies and be the first approach to the etiology of liver disease. In the present article the main cutaneous manifestations of liver disease are described, including jaundice, telangiectasias, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, xanthomas and xanthelasmas, among others.


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