Normal non-functioning kidney transplant.
Severe form of HCV infection complicated by early liver failure was reported after solid organ transplantation and described as fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis (FCH). We highlight the need for early detection and possible treatment in this rare but often fatal complication of HCV infection.
Al-Marwani
Abdulhakeem
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Department of Internal Medicine, Security Forces Hospital Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. hakeemamer@yahoo.com
Al-Harbi
Ali
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Kechrid
Mohamed
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Azhari
Othman
O
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