Liver transplantation in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Case report

• Published in: Revista medíca de Chile Vol. 146; no. 10; pp. 1215 - 1219
• Main Authors: Guerra, Juan Francisco, Troncoso, Andrés, Ceballos, María Elena, Arrese, Marco, Barrera, Francisco, Norero, Blanca, Soza, Alejandro, Rivas, Violeta, Wolff, Rodrigo, Arias, Alejandra, Cancino, Alejandra, Torres, Javiera, Briceño, Eduardo, Jarufe, Nicolás, Martínez, Jorge, Benítez, Carlos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Chile 01-12-2018
• Subjects: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - drug therapy; Adult; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active - adverse effects; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - pathology; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - surgery; Humans; Immunocompetence; Liver Transplantation - methods; Male; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 0717-6163
• DOI: 10.4067/S0034-98872018001001215

Abstrac: Before the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were considered as having an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation (LT). Considering the increased life expectancy in HIV positive patients under HAART and the improvements in the management of graft recipients, these patients are now suitable for carrying out transplants in selected cases. We report a 26 years old HIV positive male who developed acute liver failure possibly caused by drug induced liver injury who underwent a successful liver transplantation.