Lactic acidosis and abnormal liver function in advanced HIV disease. Issue 2 (1st April 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shahmanesh, M; Cartledge, J; Miller, R
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 78:Issue 2(2002)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 142
• Publication Date: 2002-04-01
• Subjects: lactic acidosis -- liver function -- HIV disease; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.78.2.139
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : A 48 year old man receiving HAART presented with late stage HIV disease, non-specific symptoms, a normal sized liver, ascites, and lactic acidosis. Following a failed liver biopsy worsening acidosis developed, requiring ICU support. Progressive liver failure occurred. Endoscopy showed oesophageal varices and a transjugular liver biopsy showed non-cirrhotic cholestasis; findings that were ascribed to HAART.