| Literature DB >> 24782264 |
Brian Kim1, Anshu Trivedi2, Swan N Thung2, Priya Grewal1.
Abstract
Fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis is an unusual complication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) recurrence after liver transplant. Fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis is marked by aggressive progression of cholestasis and fibrosis, leading to accelerated graft loss and/or death. Sofosbuvir (GS-7977) is an oral nucleotide analogue inhibitor of HCV polymerase activity. It is a second-generation, direct-acting, antiviral for the treatment of HCV infection. This case illustrates a patient with recurrent HCV with fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis, who was successfully treated with a combination of sofosbuvir and ribavirin with normalization of liver enzyme activities and resolution of HCV-related symptoms. The favorable side effect profile and the lack of drug-drug interaction with immunosuppressive medications make the combination of sofosbuvir and ribavirin a promising regimen for severe HCV recurrence. Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24782264 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1371084
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Liver Dis ISSN: 0272-8087 Impact factor: 6.115