Caroli's disease and outcomes after liver transplantation

Farida Millwala, Dorry L. Segev, Paul J. Thuluvath – 27 December 2007 – Caroli's disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by intrahepatic cystic dilatation of the bile ducts that, when progressive, leads to intrahepatic stones, recurrent cholangitis, portal hypertension, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver failure. Liver transplantation is a promising curative option for advanced Caroli's disease.

Liver transplantation for argininosuccinic aciduria: Clinical, biochemical, and metabolic outcome

Tanya Newnham, Winita Hardikar, Katrina Allen, R. Mark Wellard, Charles Hamilton, Peter Angus, Robert Jones, Avihu Boneh – 27 December 2007 – We report successful liver transplantation in a young adult with argininosuccinic aciduria but without cirrhosis. Plasma amino acid profile normalized and brain magnetic resonance spectroscopy indicated improved metabolism after transplantation. The general well‐being of the patient and his quality of life improved.

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