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Histology and cytokine levels in hepatic injury accompanying a case of non-severe COVID-19.
Matsuda, Hidetaka; Nosaka, Takuto; Hiramatsu, Katsushi; Takahashi, Kazuto; Naito, Tatsushi; Ofuji, Kazuya; Ohtani, Masahiro; Imamura, Yoshiaki; Iwasaki, Hiromichi; Nakamoto, Yasunari.
  • Matsuda H; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Nosaka T; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Hiramatsu K; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Takahashi K; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Naito T; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Ofuji K; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Ohtani M; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan.
  • Imamura Y; Division of Diagnostic Pathology/Surgical Pathology, University of Fukui Hospital, Fukui, Japan.
  • Iwasaki H; Division of Infection Control and Prevention, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.
  • Nakamoto Y; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui, 910-1193, Japan. nakamoto-med2@med.u-fukui.ac.jp.
Clin J Gastroenterol ; 16(2): 270-278, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2209549
ABSTRACT
The pathogenesis of liver dysfunction that complicates coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains unclear, especially in mild to moderate severity cases. In this case, a novel coronavirus infection was detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in a 76-year-old woman hospitalized after presenting with fever. No other abnormal physical findings were observed, and oxygen administration was not required. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed a ground-glass-like and an infiltrative shadow in the right lung, and moderate COVID-19 was diagnosed. Initially, the fever resolved, and PCR turned negative; however, the fever reappeared on hospitalization day 14, and CT showed pneumonia exacerbation accompanied by new onset of fatty liver. Biochemical testing revealed marked liver dysfunction, accompanied by elevated serum interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels. Physical findings and all laboratory parameters improved after conservative treatment, and she was discharged on day 22. A liver biopsy performed 44 days post-discharge showed T-cell-dominant inflammatory cell infiltration, mainly in the portal region. Some hepatocytes showed fatty degeneration.We report a case of moderate COVID-19 in which histological hepatitis persisted after a substantial period had passed since the initial infection had cleared and associated transaminase elevations had resolved, with a comparison of serum cytokine dynamics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Liver Diseases Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12328-023-01755-4

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Liver Diseases Type of study: Case report / Cohort study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12328-023-01755-4