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The coexistence of liver cirrhosis with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and colon cancer (Ca), which is a rare clinical condition, was treated in a liver transplant recipient. A 46-year-old man, diagnosed incidentally during an ultrasound (US) examination with a 3.5-cm HCC in segment VII ...
The assessment of fibrosis stage in hepatitis C is crucial for further follow-up after achieving HCV cure since a certain proportion of patients with advanced liver disease prior to HCV treatment can progress to cirrhosis (in 13% with a stage of fibrosis F3), and are at increased risk of ...
Thanks to the improvements in the noninvasive methods, most patients are currently diagnosed in a very initial stage of cirrhosis, in which clinically CSPH and OV are often absent. In this new scenario, a large proportion of HVPG measurements and screening endoscopies may be unnecessary. Among ...
75,76 A liver biopsy revealed cirrhosis and extensive protoporphyrin accumulation. After other etiologies of liver disease were excluded, he was diagnosed with acute and chronic liver disease due to EPP. The patient’s clinical condition worsened, and he underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT...
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major public health concern in many areas of the world, and its incidence is increasing in the United States and other countries. Screening for HCC in patients with cirrhosis has been advocated to identify those with small lesions who would benefit from transpl...
A liver biopsy can definitively diagnose cirrhosis and how advanced the condition is.25 If liver disease is diagnosed, medications may be prescribed along with lifestyle and dietary changes to slow disease progression, preserve liver function, and manage symptoms. The treatment may involve avoiding ...
Prolonged substance abuse can result in inflammation and damage to liver cells, ultimately leading to conditions such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. Moreover, these habits can hinder weight loss efforts as they often contribute to poor nutrition and reduced physical activity. Quitting smoking or ...