APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS OF LIVER FIBROSIS: SERUM MARKERS REVIEW
Hepatic fibrosis is the final stage of many disorders of the liver. Originally, hepatic fibrosis was considered irreversible, however, hepatic fibrosis is now known to be a dynamic process with a significant potential for resolution. Timely diagnosis of liver fibrosis can prevent development of unwanted complications. The diagnosis and quantitation of fibrosis have traditionally relied on liver biopsy. However, there are a number of drawbacks that limit its use. This article reviews the current methods of assessment of hepatic fibrosis based on the serum markers.
Zhuravlyova АК, Ogneva EV, Zhuravlyova LV. Approach to diagnosis of liver fibrosis: serum markers review. Research Result. Medicine and Pharmacy Series. 2015;1(1):81-85 (In Russian). DOI: 10.18413 / 2313-8955-2015-1-1-81-85
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