Editor-in-Chief: Xiuli Liu, MD, PhD, Professor, University of Florida, USA |
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Low Expression of Transforming Growth Factor β in the Epithelium of Barrett’s EsophagusThe aim of this study was to investigate the expression of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in the different stages of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Paired endoscopic esophageal biopsy samples were obtained from patients with BE prospectively. Subjects were classified into three groups: BE, BE with dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma (AC) arising from BE.
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease PatientsIn Brazil, there are few epidemiological studies available about the demographic and clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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A Lumpy Bumpy LiverA 40-year-old male patient presented with distension of abdomen since last 4 years. The distension was progressive and more in upper abdomen.
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Association of the Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis and Its Degrees With the Values of Liver Enzymes and Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance IndexNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most common chronic diseases of the modern world with a wide variety of factors including genetic, environmental and metabolic.
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Slower Fibrosis Progression Among Liver Transplant Recipients With Sustained Virological Response After Hepatitis C TreatmentThe natural course of hepatic fibrosis in HCV allograft recipients with sustained virological response (SVR) after anti-HCV therapy remains debatable.
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Isolated Gastric Metastasis of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: First Case Report and Review of Pertinent Literature
Upper gastrointestinal metastasis of endometrial carcinoma rarely occurs in the absence of locoregional disease and other distant metastases. We describe herein the unique case of an isolated gastric metastasis of a stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma. Because the metastatic tumor was initially misdiagnosed clinically and pathologically as a primary gastric carcinoma, we illustrate the histopathology and review the pertinent literature. Full Text
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Review
| Steatohepatitic Variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Focused Review | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Andrea Morgan Olofson, David Hernandez Gonzalo, Michael Chang, Xiuli Liu | 391-396 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1110 |
Original Article
| Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in the Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection in Patients With and Without Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Tertiary Care Center’s Experience | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Obada M. Tabbaa, Mohammed M. Aboelsoud, Mark C. Mattar | 397-403 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1091 |
| Autophagy Related-Protein 16-1 Up-Regulated in Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Impaired Apoptosis | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jiaranai Peantum, Areerat Kunanopparat, Nattiya Hirankarn, Pisit Tangkijvanich, Ingorn Kimkong | 404-410 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1075w |
| Influence of Body Height on Oral and Pharyngeal Transit Time of a Liquid Bolus in Healthy Volunteers | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Marcia R.K. Bernardi Regueiro, Luana Casari Parreira, Weslania Viviane Nascimento, Roberto Oliveira Dantas | 411-415 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1063w |
| Factors Influencing the Adequacy of Bowel Preparation in Patients With Developmental Disabilities | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jose Mari Parungao, Charina Reyes, Nancy Jackson, Nancy Roizen, Michael Piper | 416-421 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1118 |
Case Report
| Isolated Gastric Metastasis of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: First Case Report and Review of Pertinent Literature | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Min Cui, Xiaofei Zhang, Noam Harpaz | 422-425 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1071w |
| Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, a Rare Cause of Hematochezia | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Eric Omar Then, Andrew Ofosu, Prashanth Rawla, Tagore Sunkara, Vinaya Gaduputi | 426-429 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1092 |
| Liver Metastasis of Hepatoid Colonic Adenocarcinoma: A Rare and Unusual Entity With Poor Prognosis and Review of the Literature | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Ming Hu, Weidong Liu, Feng Yin, Dongwei Zhang, Xiuli Liu, Jinping Lai | 430-435 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1097 |
| Crohn’s Disease Manifesting as a Duodenal Obstruction: An Unusual Case | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jamil Shah, Denzil Etienne, Madhavi Reddy, Jiten P. Kothadia, Abul Shahidullah, A.A.M. Abdullahel Baqui | 436-440 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1105 |
Letter to the Editor
| Anti-Epileptic Medication-Induced Asymptomatic Eosinophilic Colitis | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Yamam Al-Saadi, Mohammad Bilal, David A. Pacheco, Praveen Guturu | 441-442 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1000w |