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![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | Advanced Liver Disease Case Studies![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | These cases were presented at the VA Advanced Liver Disease Resource Training Programs and illustrate a number of areas that are actively being researched. | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) |
![](images/transparent.gif) | ![](images/transparent.gif) | Treatment | ![](images/transparent.gif) | ![bullet](images/global/bullet.gif) | Case Study 1:
He has prior psychiatric issues but a very low viral load: A case for shorter duration of treatment? (June 2006)
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A patient with cirrhosis: Is it too late to treat? (June 2006)
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He has hepatitis C compensated cirrhosis with nonmetastatic lung cancer: Would you treat? (June 2006)
| ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![bullet](images/global/bullet.gif) | Case Study 4: A patient with compensated cirrhosis, diabetes, bipolar disorder, and alcohol relapses: Would you retreat? Would you use beta-blockers for prophylaxis of variceal bleeding? (June 2007) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) |
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![](images/transparent.gif) | Cirrhosis Management | ![](images/transparent.gif) | ![bullet](images/global/bullet.gif) | Case Study 1:
A decompensated cirrhotic with HIV/HCV coinfection: What can we do and what can't we do? (June 2006)
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The role of alcohol: What are the acute and chronic effects in alcoholic hepatitis vs hepatitis C? (June 2006)
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Complications of cirrhosis: What are the main issues involving antibiotics, diuretics, and lactulose? (June 2006)
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Hepatitis C and MELD 12: How often should lab values be monitored, and does comorbid hemosiderosis exclude this patient from transplant? (June 2007)
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![](images/transparent.gif) | Hepatocellular Carcinoma | ![](images/transparent.gif) | ![bullet](images/global/bullet.gif) | Case Study 1:
When is it necessary to perform a biopsy on a liver lesion to confirm hepatocellular carcinoma? (June 2006)
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A case of HCC at late presentation: What are the controversies over screening HCV patients for HCC in order to detect early and treat? (June 2006)
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Aggressive HCC: Is surveillance ever enough? (June 2007)
| ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![bullet](images/global/bullet.gif) | Case Study 4: The Problems with AFP Testing: A Case of AFP Level Rising to 800 µg/L, with No Detectable Mass | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) |
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| ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | Hepatitis Web Study
Interactive, case-based modules related to the clinical care of persons with viral hepatitis, from the University of Washington. | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) |
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Reviewed/Updated Date: June 27, 2008 |
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