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A new indication for liver transplantation: Nodular regenerative hyperplasia in human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients
Author(s) -
Tateo Mariagrazia,
Sebagh Mylène,
Bralet MariePierre,
Teicher Elina,
Azoulay Daniel,
Mallet Vincent,
Pol Stanislas,
Castaing Denis,
Samuel Didier,
DuclosVallée JeanCharles
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
liver transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.814
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1527-6473
pISSN - 1527-6465
DOI - 10.1002/lt.21493
Subject(s) - medicine , liver transplantation , nodular regenerative hyperplasia , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , transplantation , hyperplasia , virology , immunodeficiency , pathology , immunology , gastroenterology , cirrhosis , portal hypertension , immune system
Nodular regenerative hyperplasia is one of the causes of noncirrhotic portal hypertension and has recently been described in human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients, and the potential role of a prothrombotic state and hepatotoxic antiretroviral medication has been suggested. Moreover, it is now established that liver transplantation is feasible in HIV‐infected patients. We describe here our experience concerning 3 HIV‐infected patients with severe complications of nodular regenerative hyperplasia treated with liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 14:1194–1198, 2008. © 2008 AASLD.