1. Pathophysiology of alcoholic liver disease
Pathophysiology of alcoholic liver disease. This schematic diagram illustrates molecular mechanisms promoted by the intake and metabolism of alcohol in the liver, adipose tissue, and gastrointestinal tract (light boxes), contributing to characteristic pathologic changes in alcoholic liver disease (dark boxes).
Source: Alcoholic Liver Disease, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy, 3e
Citation: Greenberger NJ, Blumberg RS, Burakoff R. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy, 3e; 2016 Available at: Accessed: October 22, 2017
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