background: stearic acid is known as a potent anti-inflammatory lipid. this fatty acid has profound and diverse effects on liver metabolism. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of stearic acid on markers of hepatocyte transplantation in rats with acetaminophen (apap)-induced liver damage. methods: wistar rats were randomly assigned to 10-day treatment. stearic acid was administe...

An acute cardiac tamponade from any cause may result in rapid deterioration of hepatic function in a previously healthy patient. We describe a case of an acute ascending aortic dissection that presented as acute hepatic failure, due to an acute cardiac tamponade and severe right heart failure. The differential diagnosis of the aetiology of acute liver failure is extensive and includes poisoning...

We report a case involving a rescued low birth weight infant (LBWI) with acute liver failure. CASE The patient was 1594 g and 323/7 gestational wk at birth. At the age of 11 d, she developed acute liver failure due to gestational alloimmune liver disease. Exchange transfusion and high-dose gamma globulin therapy were initiated, and body weight increased with enteral nutrition. Exchange transf...

BACKGROUND Malignancies rarely cause of acute liver failure, the presence of which have to be ruled-out during transplant evaluation. Tumor-related liver ruptures sporadically occur and might further complicate patient management. CASE REPORT We report the case of a previously healthy 56-year-old male with complaints of abdominal pain. Initially, levels of liver enzymes were elevated, however...

BACKGROUND It is thought that a good survival rate of patients with acute liver failure can be achieved by establishing an artificial liver support system that reliably compensates liver function until the liver regenerates or a patient undergoes transplantation. We introduced a new artificial liver support system, on-line hemodiafiltration, in patients with acute liver failure. METHODS This ...

BACKGROUND Both acute stress ulcer and liver failure are well-known complications of hepatic resection. This case study documents how an episode of postoperative gastrointestinal haemorrhage can provoke transient hepatic failure. CASE OUTLINE A 66-year-old woman with no previous history of reflux oesophagitis or peptic ulcer disease underwent a right liver resection for a solitary metastasis....

BACKGROUND Fulminant hepatic failure carries a high morbidity and mortality. Liver transplantation has markedly improved the prognosis of patients with fulminant hepatic failure. AIM To evaluate the outcome of 20 patients with acute liver failure and indication for liver transplantation. METHODS A retrospective review of 20 patients with acute liver failure and indication for liver transpla...

Acute liver failure secondary to dengue virus infection is a rare but catastrophic event, which is poorly understood. In the December issue of the Journal, Kye Mon and others describe liver-related complications among 1,926 patients with serologically confirmed dengue infection in Thailand. Although the study found only six individuals with acute liver failure, it serves to emphasize how lethal...