[Extra-hepatic morbidity and mortality related to hepatitis C virus infection]

Rev Med Suisse. 2014 Sep 3;10(440):1595-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In addition to liver-related complications, HCV infection is associated with extra-hepatic manifestations. Patients have an increased risk of developing insulin resistance or type II diabetes. HCV infection is also associated with cryoglobulinemia which manifests itself with skin lesions, renal failure, or peripheral nervous system involvement. The risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, typically derived from B cells, is also increased. Patients may present with symptoms of CNS involvement. The association with cardiovascular events is likely but not proven with certainty. In some cases, the management of extra-hepatic manifestations of HCV will require antiviral therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis / etiology
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology
  • Cryoglobulinemia / etiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / complications*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / etiology
  • Stroke / etiology