Evaluation of different scoring systems for repeating Transarterial Chemoembolization in Egyptian patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) have a diverse range of outcomes due to their high degree of heterogeneity. Therefore, different predictive scoring systems have been created to assist in decision-making regarding retreatment with TACE. We compared the predictive capabilities of different scoring systems, such as ART, ABCR, and SNACOR, for prediction of the outcome of subsequent TACE in HCC patients.

A case report of COVID-19 evoked cholangitic liver abscess.

Background: Lately, the humanity has been being threatened by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The virus-related destructive motives can damage not only the lungs but also the brain, blood vessels, kidneys, and the heart.

Case Presentation: A middle-aged female presented with jaundice post-COVID-19 pneumonia.

Hyaluronic acid as a potential marker for assessment of fibrosis regression after direct acting antiviral drugs in chronic hepatitis C patients.

Introduction: Fibrosis is an inevitable complication of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) radically treated HCV and were suggested to ameliorate fibrosis. Silymarin (a natural herbal remedy) was proposed to further decrease hepatic inflammation and fibrosis.

Survival of a case of pre-eclampsia complicated with acute fatty liver of pregnancy and acute pancreatitis.

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) and acute pancreatitis are peculiar complications of pregnancy. When acute pancreatitis occurs co-incidentally with acute fatty liver of pregnancy, mortality is high. Here, we report a case of a 22-year-old lady in her 36th week of gestation, who presented with pre-eclampsia, acute fatty liver of pregnancy and acute pancreatitis.

Role of Ribavirin in the Era of Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapies of Chronic Hepatitis C.

Background: The efficacy of adding ribavirin (RBV) to direct antivirals (DAAs) in HCV treatment is still debatable, with allegations of insecure profiles.

Objectives: To evaluate safety and efficacy of RBV in the era of DAAs in chronic HCV Egyptian patients.

Methods: In this cohort retrospective study, data of 847 HCV patients treated with different regimens of DAAs with or without RBV were recruited between June 2017 and September 2018.

Khat-induced liver injuries: A report of two cases.

Khat is consumed for recreational purposes in many countries, including Yemen, where >50% of adults chew khat leaves regularly. A wide spectrum of khat-induced liver injuries has been reported in the literature. Herein, we report two patients with khat-induced liver injury.

Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin: A New Marker of Renal Function in C-Related End Stage Liver Disease.

Background/Aims. Renal impairment is a common complication of cirrhosis. Serum creatinine is less sensitive in these patients.