Intrahepatic portal vein aneurysm in an asymptomatic patient

Long term changes in liver histology following treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus

Background and aims. The histologic hallmarks of chronic HCV include inflammation and fibrosis. The impact of interferon therapy on liver histology was evaluated. Material and methods. The study population consisted of 3...

Pentoxifylline and prednisolone in severe alcoholic hepatitis

Predicting 6-week mortality after acute variceal bleeding: role of classification and regression tree analysis

Background. Available prognostic scores for mortality after acute variceal bleeding are mainly based on logistic regression analysis but may have some limitations that can restrict their clinical value. Aims. To assess t...

Acute hepatitis E mimicking a flare of disease in a patient with chronic autoimmune hepatitis

Acute hepatitis E is becoming increasingly recognised in Europe with up to 40% of the population in Southern France being exposed to the virus, which is harboured in pigs. Patients with known liver disease may present w...