Idiopathic granulomatous hepatitis

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Idiopathic granulomatous hepatitis
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Idiopathic granulomatous hepatitis is a rare medical condition characterised by granulomas in the liver, recurrent fever, myalgia, and fatigue. The condition is not a true hepatitis, and some experts believe it is a variant of sarcoidosis.[1][2]

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  1. Herrine, Steven K. (November 2012). "Hepatic Granulomas". Merck. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. "Hepatic Granulomas". Retrieved 2014-06-07.


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