T Laskus 1 , E Lupa , J Slusarczyk
1. Zakład Immunopatologii Chorób Zakaźnych, Pasozytniczych Akademii Medycznej,Warszawie.
Published:
GICID: 01.3001.0000.2753
Available language versions: en pl
Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1991; 45 (6)
Abstract
The epidemiology of alcohol abuse and liver disease among alcoholics, with special emphasis on Poland, was reviewed and liver morphological changes attributable to the action of alcohol discussed. Furthermore, possible mechanisms leading to steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis were discussed in detail followed by brief review of clinical and biochemical abnormalities accompanying alcoholic liver disease and therapy of this disorder.