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End-Stage Liver Disease
Steatosis accompanies recurrent hepatitis C infection after liver transplants
July 30th, 2004
Steatosis accompanies recurrent hepatitis C infection after liver transplants. "Steatosis is a common finding that is seen in patients with both chronic hepatitis C and alcoholic liver disease; however, the extent of involvement in the former is generally minimal to mild. We present two patients who underwent live donor liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease that was caused by chronic hepatitis C (genotype 3) and alcohol abuse," scientists writing in the journal Human Pathology report. "Both patients presented with liver allograft dysfunction, with liver biopsy findings of moderate to marked steatosis. Exclusion of a relapse of...
Source: Genomics & Genetics Weekly (2004-07-30)
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