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Mistakes in utilising histopathology for the management of liver disease

Madunil Anuk NiriellaDepartment of Medicine, University of Kelaniya Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, Sri LankaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Dharani KanagarajahDepartment of Medicine, University of Kelaniya Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, Sri LankaView further author information
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Janaki De Silva HewavisenthiDepartment of Medicine, University of Kelaniya Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, Sri LankaView further author information
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H Janka de SilvaDepartment of Medicine, University of Kelaniya Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, Sri LankaView further author information
Pages 147-153 | Received 15 Mar 2024, Accepted 10 May 2024, Published online: 15 May 2024

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