2020 Webinar: Hepatitis C: Infection Beyond the Liver-Hepatitis C: Infection Beyond the Liver

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In this video, three experts discuss the extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C infection. They discuss the prevalence and impact of these manifestations and the importance of treating hepatitis C to improve patient outcomes. Among the extrahepatic manifestations, they highlight hepatocellular carcinoma, extrahepatic bile duct cancer, B-cell lymphoma, head and neck cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The experts also discuss how hepatitis C infection can affect renal function, leading to conditions such as glomerulonephritis. They highlight the importance of early treatment in improving renal function and reducing the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. In terms of cardiovascular manifestations, the experts discuss the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with hepatitis C infection. They emphasize that antiviral treatment can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and improve overall survival. The panel also discusses neuropsychiatric manifestations, particularly depression, which is more common in patients with hepatitis C infection compared to those without the infection. They emphasize the importance of screening and treating depression in these patients. Overall, the panel emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C infection to prevent and manage its extrahepatic manifestations.

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Moderator: Brian L. Pearlman, MD, FAASLD
Presenters: Miklos Z. Molnar, MD, Francesco Negro, MD and Harrys A. Torres, MD

Keywords

hepatitis C infection

extrahepatic manifestations

hepatocellular carcinoma

extrahepatic bile duct cancer

B-cell lymphoma

pancreatic cancer

renal function

glomerulonephritis

cardiovascular manifestations

depression