Characterization and validation of Entamoeba histolytica pantothenate kinase as a novel anti-amebic drug target [PDF]
, 2018 The Coenzyme A (CoA), as a cofactor involved in >100 metabolic reactions, is essential to the basic biochemistry of life. Here, we investigated the CoA biosynthetic pathway of Entamoeba histolytica (E.
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Characteristics of inflammatory reactions during development of liver abscess in hamsters inoculated with Entamoeba nuttalli. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018 Entamoeba nuttalli is an intestinal protozoan with pathogenic potential that can cause amebic liver abscess. It is highly prevalent in wild and captive macaques.
Yue Guan +6 more
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Amebic liver abscess in Iranian children [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 2003 Although amebic liver abscess can be a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in all ages, there are few reports dealing with this entity in children. Twenty-four children with amebic liver abscess.
Khotaii Gh, Hadipoor Z, Hadipoor F
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Hepatic vein and inferior vena caval thrombus extending into the right atrium: A rare complication of amoebic liver abscess [PDF]
, 2010 Amoebic liver abscess is an endemic in developing countries but few cases of associated vascular complications have been reported. The authors report a very rare vascular complication of hepatic veins and inferior vena caval (IVC) thrombosis extending ...
Alvi, Abdul Rehman +2 more
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Trogocytosis by Entamoeba histolytica Mediates Acquisition and Display of Human Cell Membrane Proteins and Evasion of Lysis by Human Serum. [PDF]
, 2019 We previously showed that Entamoeba histolytica kills human cells through a mechanism that we termed trogocytosis ("trogo-" means "nibble"), due to its resemblance to trogocytosis in other organisms. In microbial eukaryotes like E.
Miller, Hannah W +2 more
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An unusual cause of haemoptysis: hepatobronchial fistula [PDF]
, 2020 Haemoptysis is a common clinical problem but a non-specific symptom and can occur in about 100 different clinical conditions. Diagnosing aetiology is not always straight forward.
Suman, Sonu
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Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Liver Nodules: A Comprehensive Review
Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, Volume 4, Issue 4, Page 232-251, December 2025.Liver nodules commonly occur due to various causes, some of which are malignant or may undergo malignant transformation, leading to disease progression or delayed detection in clinical practice. The widespread use of imaging methods has increased the detection rate of liver nodules. Furthermore, precision medicine techniques and artificial intelligence
Chang Gao, Dongyang Chen, Youpeng Chen
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Hepatic Vein and IVC Thrombosis in Liver Abscess [PDF]
Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2017 Liver abscess, due to amebic or pyogenic etiology, is a relatively common cause of right upper quadrant pain in the tropical countries. Imaging techniques, serological tests, image guided interventional procedures and appropriate therapeutic regimens ...
Venkatraman Indiran
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Liver actinomycosis mimicking liver tumor [PDF]
, 2009 Background. The liver actinomycosis is a rare disease associated with complex differentiation from the liver metastases or hepatocellular carcinoma. Case report.
Kerkez Mirko D. +3 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.ABSTRACT Budd–Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction and is often associated with thrombosis or fibrous membranes (webs). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of BCS occurring secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Anish Paudyal +7 more
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