Midodrine and Weekly Albumin Therapy in Patients With Cirrhosis and Diuretic Intractable or Recurrent Ascites: A Case-Control Study.

Background Overwhelming splanchnic and systemic vasodilatation and low mean arterial pressure (MAP) pose significant challenges in mobilizing ascites in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and survival benefits of oral vasoconstrictor and weekly albumin therapy in patients with diuretic intractable and recurrent ascites in cirrhosis. Materials and methods A total of 113 cirrhotic patients with diuretic intractable (n=45) and recurrent ascites (n=68) with MAP ≤ 82 mmHg were included.

Hepatic Amyloidosis Manifesting as Budd-Chiari Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation.

Amyloidosis is a rare infiltrative multisystemic disorder characterized by protein misfolding, leading to progressive organ failure. It can be either acquired or hereditary. Very few case reports regarding hepatic amyloidosis with Budd-Chiari syndrome have been reported up to date.

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Syndrome: A Rare Manifestation of Acute Pancreatitis.

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis syndrome (HLH) is a rare hyperinflammatory disorder linked to acute pancreatitis. While there are only a few case reports available on this particular association, we would like to share the case of a 60-year-old man who experienced acute-onset abdominal pain typical of pancreatitis. Three days after admission, he developed fever, pancytopenia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperferritinemia.