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Alcoholic liver disease historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Alcohol has existed as the most abused substance for many centuries. In 1960 alcohol was recognized as a hepatotoxin.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- Alcohol has existed as the most abused substance for many centuries.[1]
- In 1960 alcohol was recognized as a hepatotoxin.
- The earliest lesion reported for alcoholic liver disease is alcoholic steatosis (fatty liver).
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: M. Khurram Afzal, MD [2]