Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C
ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the incidence of liver damage based on grading of necro-inflammatory and fibrotic changes on hepatic cytology in patients suffering chronically with hepatitis C, presenting with alanine transaminase levels in normal ranges. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was...
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ABSTRACT:
Objective: To evaluate the incidence of liver damage based on grading of necro-inflammatory and fibrotic changes on hepatic
cytology in patients suffering chronically with hepatitis C, presenting with alanine transaminase levels in normal ranges.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was accomplished at department of medicine, PAF Hospital Mushaf, Sargodha for six
months of duration from April 2012 to October 2012. 100 cases were evaluated. Liver biopsy was done using large bore sure
cut biopsy needle under all aseptic measures after ultrasound marking and sent in 10% formalin for histological studies of
inflammation and necrosis. Liver damage was declared for patients having grade 1 or more activity on METAVIR scoring
system.
Results: Majority of the patients were between 31-40 years of age and lowest age was 20 years. Average age of the patients
was 33.2±7.4 years. Out of 100 patients, 47 patients (47.0%) were male while remaining 53 patients (53.0%) were females.
Liver damage was found in 41.0% patients.
Conclusion: Liver biopsy should be performed for a clear diagnosis in patients suffering from HCV with alanine transaminase
level within the normal ranges. Patients may suffer advanced hepatic disease despite normal levels of hepatic enzymes.
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| spelling | doaj-art-20cfaabdb6fa42a7bd1ce2b9a76d40222025-08-20T02:45:09ZengBahria Univerisy Health Sciences, Campus KarachiJournal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College2220-75622617-94822017-06-0173Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis CWajeeha AhadAyaz AhmedM Fahad WaseemMuhammad TahirMuhammad Tarique ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the incidence of liver damage based on grading of necro-inflammatory and fibrotic changes on hepatic cytology in patients suffering chronically with hepatitis C, presenting with alanine transaminase levels in normal ranges. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was accomplished at department of medicine, PAF Hospital Mushaf, Sargodha for six months of duration from April 2012 to October 2012. 100 cases were evaluated. Liver biopsy was done using large bore sure cut biopsy needle under all aseptic measures after ultrasound marking and sent in 10% formalin for histological studies of inflammation and necrosis. Liver damage was declared for patients having grade 1 or more activity on METAVIR scoring system. Results: Majority of the patients were between 31-40 years of age and lowest age was 20 years. Average age of the patients was 33.2±7.4 years. Out of 100 patients, 47 patients (47.0%) were male while remaining 53 patients (53.0%) were females. Liver damage was found in 41.0% patients. Conclusion: Liver biopsy should be performed for a clear diagnosis in patients suffering from HCV with alanine transaminase level within the normal ranges. Patients may suffer advanced hepatic disease despite normal levels of hepatic enzymes. https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/256Chronic hepatitis C, Liver histology, Normal alanine transaminase |
| spellingShingle | Wajeeha Ahad Ayaz Ahmed M Fahad Waseem Muhammad Tahir Muhammad Tarique Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College Chronic hepatitis C, Liver histology, Normal alanine transaminase |
| title | Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C |
| title_full | Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C |
| title_fullStr | Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C |
| title_short | Association of Liver Histology with Serum ALT Levels in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C |
| title_sort | association of liver histology with serum alt levels in patients with chronic hepatitis c |
| topic | Chronic hepatitis C, Liver histology, Normal alanine transaminase |
| url | https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/256 |
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