Frequency of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Direct-acting Antiviral Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C: A Prospective Follow-up.

Background: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) management has changed tremendously after direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) availability. Sustained virological response (SVR) has improved significantly, but one of the major concerns is the chances of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development after DAAs. The objective of the study is to calculate the frequency of newly diagnosed cases of HCC after antiviral therapy for CHC in Pakistan.

Primary oesophageal tuberculosis presenting with dysphagia: A rare scenario.

Dysphagia is a clinical manifestation with great consequences. Prompt and early diagnosis is the key to long-term management. Despite tuberculosis (TB) being common in developing countries, primary oesophageal TB is still a very rare disease.