In spite of the increase in knowledge derived from hepatic biopsy in recent years, studies on hepatic morphopathology in leprosy are not numerous. Some investigations, however, (1 , 3, G, 8.9, ]2, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19, 20) have dealt with the description of hepatic lesions in leprosy and the frequency with which they occur. Others (2, 4.5. 7. 11 etc.) have attempted to establish more concrete ...

To study the modifications of hepatic blood flow and hepatic function over time during endotoxemia, 10 pigs received a continuous intravenous infusion of endotoxin (Endo, 160 ng. kg(-1). h(-1)) over 18 h and 7 control (Ctrl) animals received a saline infusion. The involvement of nitric oxide (NO) in this endotoxic model was assessed by measuring plasma concentrations of NO(-)(2), NO(-)(3), and ...

Introduction Hydatid disease is a parasitic tapeworm infection caused by Echinococcus species. E.granulosus and E.alveolaris are the most common causes of hydatid disease in humans. Hydatidosis is endemic in the sheep-raising districts of Australia, South America, Central Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean countries. Osseous involvement is rare and bone lesions are reported in only 0.5...

Introduction: Hepatic involvement is a common feature in dengue fever, which prolongs the clinical course of this selflimiting viral infection and constitutes assign of worse prognosis, Vomiting and abdominal pain in the early stages point towards hepatic dysfunction. Various studies have shown that in all those patients who develop complications like dengue haemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syn...