Non-invasive testing for liver pathology in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Background Many patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD) receive care in respiratory clinics without access to specialist hepatology expertise. Liver disease can develop asymptomatically, and non-invasive markers of fibrosis may help identify patients who require definitive assessment wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000820.full |