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In the case of a disease, the basic requirement for systematic and appropriate therapy is the diagnosis. (34)

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(2008). Clinical findings. In: Hepatology Textbook and Atlas. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-76839-5_4

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