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Indian familial childhood cirrhosis
Introduction
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Synonyms and keywords: Indian childhood cirrhosis; ICC
Overview
Overview
Indian familial cirrhosis is a rare form of liver cirrhosis seen in infants and children of India.[1]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Indian familial cirrhosis leads to increased amounts of copper deposition in the liver.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]