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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2006; 12(14): 2254-2258
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2254
Table 1 Clinical characteristics of patients with liver cirrhosis who developed acute myopathy
Clinical parametersNumber of cases (n=99)
Sex (M:F)74:25 (2.96:1)
Age (yr) range27 - 76
mean51 ± 10
Etiology of LC
Alcohol47
CVH (B)41
CVH (C)5
Wilson's disease1
Idiopathic5
Child-Pugh Class
A:B:C3:33:63