Brief Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2010; 16(48): 6139-6144
Published online Dec 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6139
Table 1 Patients demographic and clinical data n (%)
DiagnosisGroup 1 (cirrhosis)Group 2 (chronic hepatitis)
Symptoms
Hematemesis2 (15.4)3 (25)
Jaundice4 (38.5)3 (25)
Dark urine5 (38.5)4 (33.3)
Abdominal distension8 (61.7)8 (66.7)
General physical signs
Pallor5 (38.5)3 (25)
Jaundice5 (38.5)4 (33.3)
Lower limb edema6 (46.2)4 (33.3)
Abdominal signs
Hepatomegaly7 (53.8)9 (75)
Splenomegaly10 (76.9)4 (33.3)
Ascites5 (38.5)3 (25)