[The diagnostic significance of the blood chemical and histological parameters in a group of chronic alcoholics with hepatopathy]. / Considerazioni sul significato diagnostico di parametri ematochimici ed istologici in un gruppo di etilisti cronici epatopatici.

Different hematochemical parameters using a histological sample (hepatic needle biopsy) were compared in patients affected by alcoholic liver diseases. In conclusion, the importance of hepatic needle biopsy is confirmed in the definitive diagnosis of this pathology.

[Behavior of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes in liver diseases]. / Comportamento degli isoenzimi della fosfatasi alcalina nelle epatopatie.

Levels of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes in patients with hepatic diseases, liver tumours and in normal control groups were analysed. Attention was focused on the ALP 1 isoenzyme and its validity in the diagnosis of hepatic metastases was confirmed.

[Clinico-statistical considerations on the agreement between echographic and biopsy findings in hepatopathies of the diffuse type]. / Considerazioni clinico-statistiche sulla concordanza fra referto ecotomografico e bioptico nelle epatopatie di tipo diffuso.

A comparison between echographic and bioptic findings in diffuse liver disease is reported. The data obtained are compared with those quoted in the literature and found to be very similar. Finally echography is identified as the indispensable examination of choice.

[Clinical considerations on a case of Caroli disease]. / Considerazioni cliniche su un caso di malattia di Caroli.

A case of Caroli's disease is presented. Stress is laid on the importance of transcutaneous cholangiography in the diagnosis of this morbid form, and the usefulness of both echotomography and computed tomography. The latter permits visualisation of the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts and indicates the extent of the disease. At the same time, it permits evaluation of any alterations of other organs. Attention is also drawn to the importance of careful diagnostic employment of these means of investigation. Emphasis is equally placed on the way complications can be prevented through medical and surgical management.