Journal of clinical gastroenterology
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Jul 2003
Case ReportsAcute viral cholecystitis due to hepatitis A virus infection.
Acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is frequent in developing countries. Although some gallbladder abnormalities are defined during the course, an acute cholecystitis is extremely rare. We here report 2 additional cases of cholecystitis due to acute HAV infection and review the previously reported 2 cases. ⋯ Moreover the course of cholecystitis was closely parallel to that of the HAV infection. Both patients were managed conservatively. It was concluded that rare, acute viral cholecystitis can develop during the course of acute HAV infection.
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Jul 2003
Risk of colorectal adenoma in liver transplant recipients compared to immunocompetent control population undergoing routine screening colonoscopy.
Immunosuppression following solid organ transplantation has been associated with a higher prevalence of cancers including colon cancer. However, the risk of colorectal adenoma following liver transplantation is unknown. The objective of this pilot study is to determine whether the prevalence of colorectal adenoma is increased in liver transplant recipients. ⋯ Liver transplant recipients appear to have an increased risk for developing colorectal adenoma. Early screening colonoscopy is warranted for this group of patients.