Primary biliary cirrhosis presenting with granulomatous skin lesions.
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چکیده
A case is described of primary biliary cirrhosis in a 59 year old woman who initially presented with a rash over her lower legs 18 months before diagnosis. Skin biopsy examination showed non-caseating granulomas of the sarcoid type. It is believed that this is the first reported case of primary biliary cirrhosis presenting with a granulomatous rash.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Gut
دوره 35 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994