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  1. Book ; Online: Liver Pathology

    Gayam, Vijay / Engin, Omer

    2021  

    Keywords Endocrinology ; Hepatology
    Size 1 electronic resource (294 pages)
    Publisher IntechOpen
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT021045114
    ISBN 9781839695537 ; 1839695536
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Article: Intestinal Reactive Amyloid A (AA) Amyloidosis in a Patient With Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

    Rosado, Flor / Taveras, Patxis / Gayam, Vijay / Narendra, Nithan / Vigoda, Ivette

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) e42906

    Abstract: Amyloidosis is a rare group of disorders characterized by the extracellular deposition of misfolded protein aggregates that interfere with the function of the tissue affected. In some patients, the presenting symptom of monoclonal gammopathies, such as ... ...

    Abstract Amyloidosis is a rare group of disorders characterized by the extracellular deposition of misfolded protein aggregates that interfere with the function of the tissue affected. In some patients, the presenting symptom of monoclonal gammopathies, such as multiple myeloma, can be a gastrointestinal bleed with a further report of amyloidosis in gastrointestinal samples. In all the cases the pathology report is read as AL (light chain) amyloidosis. We present a case of a 57-year-old male patient with no medical history who debuted with gastrointestinal bleeding. A colonoscopy revealed a colonic ulcer with a pathologic diagnosis of amyloid A (AA) amyloidosis. Further investigation led to the finding of multiple myeloma (MM) with no evidence of systemic amyloidosis. Although there is little evidence in the literature of the association or even causative relationship between multiple myeloma and AA amyloidosis, our case highlights the importance of searching for an underlying monoclonal gammopathy like MM in a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of AA amyloidosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.42906
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  3. Article ; Online: Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia associated with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: Case report and review of the literature.

    Kumar, Vikash / Gala, Dhir / Wonders, Carson / Marowa, Sabrin / Forlemu, Arnold / Gayam, Vijay / Reddy, Madhavi

    Archive of clinical cases

    2023  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 50–54

    Abstract: Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia is an uncommon paraneoplastic phenomenon commonly associated with tumors of mesenchymal origin like gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It causes the release of insulin-like growth factor type II. GIST are frequently ...

    Abstract Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia is an uncommon paraneoplastic phenomenon commonly associated with tumors of mesenchymal origin like gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It causes the release of insulin-like growth factor type II. GIST are frequently asymptomatic but can present with vague symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding, gastric pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. We present an interesting case of A 62-year-old male with GIST tumor admitted for refractory hypoglycemia found to have non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia which is a relatively uncommon cause of hypoglycemia.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country Romania
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2788093-X
    ISSN 2360-6975 ; 2360-6975
    ISSN (online) 2360-6975
    ISSN 2360-6975
    DOI 10.22551/2023.38.1001.10240
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  4. Article: Pancreatic Heterotopia at the Gastroesophageal Junction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

    Kumar, Vikash / Gala, Dhir / Gustke, Cidney / Shah, Mili / Bandaru, Praneeth / Gayam, Vijay Reddy / Gadaputi, Vinaya / Reddy, Madhavi

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 3, Page(s) e35830

    Abstract: Pancreatic heterotopia is characterized by the presence of pancreatic tissue in a location outside of its typical anatomical position. Symptoms of pancreatic heterotopia vary based on the location of the ectopic tissue. It is commonly asymptomatic and ... ...

    Abstract Pancreatic heterotopia is characterized by the presence of pancreatic tissue in a location outside of its typical anatomical position. Symptoms of pancreatic heterotopia vary based on the location of the ectopic tissue. It is commonly asymptomatic and often diagnosed incidentally during routine endoscopy. Clinically significant pancreatic heterotopia is often secondary to inflammation, bleeding, obstruction, and malignant transformation. The most common location of heterotopic pancreas is within 5 cm of the pylorus usually on the greater curvature. Involvement of the gastroesophageal junction is extremely rare. In this report, we describe the case of a 57-year-old woman who was diagnosed with ectopic pancreatic tissue at the gastroesophageal junction by esophagogastroduodenoscopy after presenting with symptoms of dyspepsia.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.35830
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  5. Article: Cocaine and Opioid-Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case Report.

    Dolkar, Tsering / Hamad, Abubaker M / Han, Myat M / Thu, Myint B / Gayam, Vijay R

    Cureus

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e23630

    Abstract: Drug overdose has been a public health burden in the United States. Repeated use of cocaine and heroin may increase the risk of severe acute liver failure. We present the case of a middle-aged man with no significant past medical condition except a ... ...

    Abstract Drug overdose has been a public health burden in the United States. Repeated use of cocaine and heroin may increase the risk of severe acute liver failure. We present the case of a middle-aged man with no significant past medical condition except a chronic history of drug abuse who presented to our hospital after an overdose of cocaine and heroin. Patient received Narcan by paramedics and continued treatment in the emergency room (ER). Patient has exhibited multiple organ failures, such as acute liver failure, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, and acute respiratory hypoxic hypercapnic respiratory failure likely due to respiratory center depression. The patient was placed on a non-rebreather mask then a bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine. Patient failed the BiPAP trial, was intubated and later extubated after five days, and discharged on room air. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit due to toxic encephalopathy. Liver enzymes were markedly elevated during admission and trended down after supportive management, Narcan, and N-acetylcysteine treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.23630
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  6. Article ; Online: Review article: preventing hepatitis B graft infection in hepatitis B patients after liver transplantation: immunoglobulin vs anti-virals.

    Park, James S / Gayam, Vijay / Pan, Calvin Q

    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

    2020  Volume 52, Issue 6, Page(s) 944–954

    Abstract: Background: A critical aspect of liver transplantation in hepatitis B patients is to prevent graft reinfection with hepatitis B virus. The use of hepatitis B immune globulin after transplant was a significant milestone, which allowed prolonged graft and ...

    Abstract Background: A critical aspect of liver transplantation in hepatitis B patients is to prevent graft reinfection with hepatitis B virus. The use of hepatitis B immune globulin after transplant was a significant milestone, which allowed prolonged graft and patient survival by controlling hepatitis B reinfection in liver grafts. The development of anti-viral treatments with oral nucleos(t)ide analogues, led to a further reduction in graft reinfection and improvement in patient survival. The combination of the aforementioned two therapies has been widely used in hepatitis B-associated liver transplants.
    Aims: To address the post-transplant management of hepatitis B and provide updates on preventing graft reinfection.
    Methods: We performed a literature search on Ovid and PubMed for randomised controlled trials or cohort studies in English, which investigated the effectiveness of hepatitis B immune globulin and anti-viral therapy on hepatitis B-associated transplants (1/2000-1/2020). Studies that met pre-established criteria were reviewed.
    Results: Based on currently available evidence, an algorithm for post-transplant management with anti-viral therapy is proposed. Also, the management of recipients who received grafts from hepatitis B core antibody-positive donors is discussed.
    Conclusions: The development of hepatitis B immune globulin and anti-viral treatments led to substantial improvement in graft and patient survival. The prevention of hepatitis B graft reinfection is complex and involves a broad interdisciplinary team.
    MeSH term(s) Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Hepatitis B/prevention & control ; Humans ; Immunoglobulins/administration & dosage ; Liver Transplantation/methods ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Tissue Donors
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Immunoglobulins ; hepatitis B hyperimmune globulin (XII270YC6M)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 639012-2
    ISSN 1365-2036 ; 0269-2813 ; 0953-0673
    ISSN (online) 1365-2036
    ISSN 0269-2813 ; 0953-0673
    DOI 10.1111/apt.15999
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  7. Article ; Online: Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Following LAMS (Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent) Placement.

    Gajjar, Bhavesh / Aasen, Tyler / Goenka, Puneet / Gayam, Vijay

    Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports

    2020  Volume 8, Page(s) 2324709620965800

    Abstract: Pancreatic pseudocyst is a common complication of pancreatitis. Pseudocysts may require decompression when they become painful, infected, or start compressing surrounding organs. Decompression is achieved by endoscopic cystogastrostomy. Recently, the use ...

    Abstract Pancreatic pseudocyst is a common complication of pancreatitis. Pseudocysts may require decompression when they become painful, infected, or start compressing surrounding organs. Decompression is achieved by endoscopic cystogastrostomy. Recently, the use of lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) for cystogastrostomy has gained popularity due to ease of use and high technical success. LAMS has a wider lumen, which allows for direct endoscopic necrosectomy in the cases of walled-off necrosis. Our patient is a 30-year-old male who presented with massive hematemesis and dizziness. He had a history of chronic alcohol-induced pancreatitis. Three weeks before the presentation, he underwent a cystogastrostomy with LAMS placement to treat a 10-cm walled-off necrosis. Urgent computed tomography (CT) scan did not reveal any acute finding suggestive of bleeding. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed blood protruding from the LAMS with a large clot formation. Attempts to stop bleeding were unsuccessful. He underwent CT angiography of the abdomen. CT angiography showed a bleeding pseudoaneurysm (PA) believed to be a complication of the LAMS. Subsequently, multiple coils were placed in the splenic artery near the PA. The patient continued to improve without a further drop in hemoglobin and was eventually discharged. PA formation and subsequent rupture is a rare delayed complication of LAMS. It may lead to massive gastrointestinal bleeding with a high mortality rate. Diagnostic delays have resulted in increased mortality by 60%. In this article, we present a case of massive gastrointestinal bleeding due to a ruptured splenic artery PA presenting as a delayed complication of LAMS.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aneurysm, False/complications ; Aneurysm, False/surgery ; Computed Tomography Angiography ; Cystostomy ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/etiology ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/therapy ; Gastrostomy ; Humans ; Male ; Metals/adverse effects ; Pancreatic Pseudocyst/complications ; Pancreatic Pseudocyst/surgery ; Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing/surgery ; Stents/adverse effects ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Metals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2710326-2
    ISSN 2324-7096 ; 2324-7096
    ISSN (online) 2324-7096
    ISSN 2324-7096
    DOI 10.1177/2324709620965800
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  8. Article: Hepatic Dystrophic Calcification Secondary to Transarterial Chemoembolization: Case Report and Review of Literature.

    Kumar, Vikash / Shah, Mili / Gala, Dhir / Singh, Manmeet K / Jeanty, Herby / Thomas, Reeny / Forlemu, Arnold N / Gayam, Vijay Reddy / Etienne, Denzil

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 3, Page(s) e35765

    Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy usually treated with surgery. Patients who are not suitable for surgery undergo transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) which involves injecting anti-cancer drugs and embolizing agents into the hepatic ...

    Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy usually treated with surgery. Patients who are not suitable for surgery undergo transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) which involves injecting anti-cancer drugs and embolizing agents into the hepatic artery. Although it is a relatively safe procedure with minor side effects, TACE can rarely cause dystrophic calcification in the liver. We report a case of a 58-year-old female who presented with right-sided chest pain. The patient had been previously treated for HCC with a TACE procedure. A chest x-ray revealed hepatic calcification which was likely secondary to the prior TACE. This case study emphasizes the significance of considering TACE as a potential cause of hepatic dystrophic calcification.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.35765
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  9. Article: Outcomes of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Smokers With and Without Cirrhosis and Predictors of Mortality: A Nationwide Assessment.

    Kumar, Vikash / Gala, Dhir / Shah, Mili / Kumar, Naresh / Gayam, Vijay Reddy / Bandaru, Praneeth / Forlemu, Arnold N / Etienne, Denzil / Gadaputi, Vinaya

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 4, Page(s) e37658

    Abstract: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare condition that can lead to numerous complications, like variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and chronic liver disease. PVT has various etiologies, including liver disease, infections, and hyper-coagulable ... ...

    Abstract Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare condition that can lead to numerous complications, like variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and chronic liver disease. PVT has various etiologies, including liver disease, infections, and hyper-coagulable disorders. Cirrhosis, a chronic progressive liver condition characterized by liver fibrosis, is one of the risk factors for the development of PVT. Secondly, smoking also increases the risk of PVT. The aim of this study is to identify outcomes in patients with PVT who smoked with and without cirrhosis. This study was performed using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018. The study identified 33,314 patients diagnosed with PVT who smoked, of which 14,991 had cirrhosis, and 18,323 did not have cirrhosis. Patients with PVT and cirrhosis had significantly higher in-hospital mortality, upper gastrointestinal bleeds, acute kidney injury, and peritonitis compared to patients without cirrhosis. The results of the study show that patients with PVT and cirrhosis who smoke have a higher risk of unfavorable outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.37658
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  10. Article: Comparison of Characteristics and Inpatient Outcomes of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon Cancer: A Propensity-Based Nationwide Inpatient Sample Study.

    Subedi, Prashant / Paudel, Mukesh S / Gayam, Vijay / Mandal, Amrendra

    Cureus

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 12, Page(s) e20186

    Abstract: Introduction Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) frequently develop colon cancer. Previous studies have identified the association between IBD and colon cancer. In this study, we explored the characteristics and outcomes of IBD patients with ...

    Abstract Introduction Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) frequently develop colon cancer. Previous studies have identified the association between IBD and colon cancer. In this study, we explored the characteristics and outcomes of IBD patients with colon cancer admitted to the hospitals of the United States. Methods Patients who were hospitalized patients with diagnoses of IBD and colon cancer were compared with patients with IBD without colon cancer. The data were extracted from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) from January 2016 to December 2017. Comparisons were made with regards to mortality, complications, in-hospital stay, and cost of treatment between the two groups. Results We identified 1,82,025 hospitalizations from January 2016 to December 2017 admitted with a diagnosis of IBD. Of these, 181,560 patients had IBD without colon cancer, and 465 patients had IBD with colon cancer. No statistically significant difference was observed with regards to the in-hospital mortality between the two groups. There were higher odds of acute kidney injury (AKI) (OR 1.54, 95% CI 6.6-9.8; p=0.00), colectomy (OR 1.2, 95% CI 1.3-2.5; p=0.0) and lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.8-3.7; p=0.04) in patients with IBD and colon cancer. A longer length of stay (7.1±6.9 vs.5.0±5.6, p=0.00) and higher mean total charge ($20,283 vs. $12,166, p=0.00) were observed in patients with IBD with colon cancer. Conclusions Patients with IBD-associated colon cancer appear to have higher complication rates, higher costs, and more extended hospital stays. Therefore, early identification and management of complications related to IBD among patients with colon cancer are particularly crucial to reduce morbidity as well as the cost of hospitalization and treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.20186
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