A rare case of idiopathic granulomatous hepatitis presenting as tumoral lesion detected by 18F-FDG-PET/CT

Thoracic empyema due to migrated gallstones

Hepatobiliary conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of right pleural effusion. Here we present the illustrative images of thoracic empyema due to migrated gallstones in a woman who was treated for...

Serum level of soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and its association with severity of liver disease

[b]Background[/b]. VCAM-1 (soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1) plays a role in liver angiogenesis. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has important angiogenic activity, so expression of VCAM-1 may be pathogenic. [b]Ai...

Alcohol use among patients with HIV infection

Objective. To evaluate alcohol use in patients with HIV infection, assess ethnic and social associations, and describe outcomes. Material and methods. Design: cohort study. Setting: Academic HIV-Liver Clinic. Patients: 4...

Hepatotoxicity by drugs and dietary supplements: safety perspectives on clinical and regulatory issues

Hepatotoxicity by drugs and dietary supplements (DDS) is a rare and unpredictable event but with the risk of a life-threatening clinical course when it occurs. It may emerge despite intensive chemical, toxicological and...