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Aetiological spectrum of chronic liver disease in eastern India.
Artigo em Inglês | IMSEAR | ID: sea-124489
ABSTRACT

AIM:

To evaluate the aetiologic spectrum of chronic liver disease (CLD) in a tertiary referral center in Eastern India.

METHODS:

A total of 175 patients (cirrhosis 166, chronic hepatitis 9) diagnosed by clinical, biochemical, radiological and histopathological (42 cases) parameters were evaluated for aetiology. Investigations included HBsAg and anti HCV (third generation) by ELISA. HBeAg and HBV DNA were tested in HBsAg positive patients. HCV RNA was tested in anti-HCV positive patients. Markers for autoimmune and Wilson's disease (anti-nuclear antibody, anti smooth muscle antibody, serum ceruloplasmin, urinary copper and slit lamp examination for KF ring) were done where clinically indicated.

RESULTS:

A total of 62 (35.4%) patients had HBV related CLD and 6 (9.7%) of them had pre-core mutant. HCV was present in 17/114 (14.9%) cases and none had infection with both viruses. Autoimmunity, Wilson's disease and alcohol were the aetiological factors in 5 (2.8%), 5 (2.8%) and 3 (1.7%) patients respectively. No aetilogy could be found in 18/114 (15.8%) patients.

CONCLUSIONS:

It is concluded that HBV is the commonest cause of CLD in Eastern India. Alcohol and HCV are uncommon in this part of the country.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Idoso / Feminino / Humanos / Masculino / Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática / Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado / Criança / Pré-Escolar / Doença Crônica / Adolescente País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2000 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático) Assunto principal: Idoso / Feminino / Humanos / Masculino / Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática / Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado / Criança / Pré-Escolar / Doença Crônica / Adolescente País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Ano de publicação: 2000 Tipo de documento: Artigo