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This article highlights the importance of understanding the imaging features and complications of fat necrosis and oil cysts to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical management. A rational diagnostic sequence—emphasizing comparison with prior imaging, careful evaluation of morphological changes, and judicious use of biopsy—can reduce unnecessary ...
Eduardo de Faria Castro Fleury
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis in children are rare chronic liver diseases characterized by progressive bile duct damage, fibrogenesis, and a risk of developing biliary cirrhosis. Autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis is
M.B. Dyba +3 more
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Cholangiocarcinoma in sclerosing cholangitis. The role of liver transplantation [PDF]
Our experience with patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplantation for sclerosing cholangitis at the University of Pittsburgh Health Center between March 1980 and March 1988 is reported here.
Iwatsuki, S +3 more
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Skin Cancers in Australian Liver Transplant Recipients: Risk Factors and Histology
ABSTRACT Background Skin cancer is one of the most common comorbidities for liver transplant recipients (LTRs). Carcinogenesis is a multifaceted process: immunosuppression and personal risk factors such as smoking status, UV exposure, past history of skin cancer and family history of skin cancer can all play a significant role in determining the extent
Rohan Rajaram +7 more
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Viruses disrupt functions of human lymphocytes. Effects of measles virus and influenza virus on lymphocyte-mediated killing and antibody production. [PDF]
We present experimental data that offer, in part, a better understanding of the immunosuppression that accompanies measles virus infection. We note that measles virus "silently" infects human lymphocytes and that the infection does not alter lymphocyte ...
Casali, P, Oldstone, MB, Rice, GP
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We conducted a nationwide, multicenter cohort study using a target trial emulation framework to compare baclofen and acamprosate in patients with compensated alcohol‐associated cirrhosis. After matching, baclofen initiation was associated with a higher 1‐year risk of major adverse liver outcomes, driven primarily by hepatic encephalopathy, particularly
Yee Hui Yeo +13 more
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Correspondence to editorial on “Safety and efficacy of HK-660S in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis: A randomized double-blind phase 2a trial” [PDF]
Woo Hyun Paik, Do Hyun Park
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It affects the biliary system and is characterized by fibrosis and progressive obliteration of extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile ducts. Its frequent coexistence with antibody-mediated diseases, certain human leukocyte antigens, and altered lymphocyte mechanisms ...
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Seladelpar improved itch, itch‐related sleep disturbance and measures of fatigue in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and pruritus in the Phase 3 RESPONSE trial. ABSTRACT Background Pruritus and fatigue impose a significant burden on patient quality of life in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
Cynthia Levy +10 more
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In a retrospective cohort of 1,624 adults with cirrhosis, sarcopenia was independently associated with unplanned hospitalization, death, and cirrhosis progression (or death) in patients with decompensated disease. In compensated cirrhosis, sarcopenia was associated only with a higher risk of unplanned hospitalization.
Puneeta Tandon +12 more
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