erythema, or splenomegaly), laboratory findings (eg, decreasing platelets, elevated bilirubin, or decreasing albumin), patient complaints (eg, encephalopathy, ascites, or
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[…] disease should be seen regularly by a primary care physician, who may be able to detect disease progression through physical examination findings (eg, spider telangiectasia, palmar
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