THE ASSOCIATION OF LAENNEC'S CIRRHOSIS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: M H REINBERG, M LIPSON
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1950)

Article1 November 1950THE ASSOCIATION OF LAENNEC'S CIRRHOSIS WITH DIABETES MELLITUSMARTIN H. REINBERG, M.D., MORRIS LIPSON, M.D.MARTIN H. REINBERG, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, MORRIS LIPSON, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-33-5-1195 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptRecent studies have indicated that the fatty liver represents an early stage in the pathogenesis of Laennec's cirrhosis.1, 2, 3 There is evidence of an increased amount of fat in the livers of diabetic animals4, 5 and of uncontrolled diabetic patients.6, 7 Thus the incidence of Laennec's cirrhosis associated with diabetes mellitus is of some interest.Enlargement of the liver is considered to be common in diabetic patients and almost invariable in those with diabetic acidosis.1It has been assumed that the hepatomegaly is due primarily to gross fatty infiltration.7, 8Unfortunately, liver size must be estimated by its clinical...Bibliography1. 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GOODMAN, M.D., F.A.C.P.The Incidence of Portal Cirrhosis and Fatty Metamorphosis in Patients Dying with Diabetes MellitusDie Krankheiten der Leber und der GallenwegeAbstracts on Nutrition 1 November 1950Volume 33, Issue 5Page: 1195-1202KeywordsCirrhosisDiabetes mellitusFatsFatty liverHepatomegalyHospital medicineLiverPathogenesis ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 November 1950 PDF downloadLoading ...