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    Histopathological impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the liver: Cellular damage and long-term complications
    (Baishideng Publishing Group, 2024)
    Rodríguez-Espada, Alfonso
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    Salgado-de la Mora, Moisés
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    Rodríguez-Paniagua, Briana Mariette
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    Limón-de la Rosa, Nathaly
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    Martínez-Gutiérrez, Mónica Itzel
    Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the highly pathogenic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), primarily impacts the respiratory tract and can lead to severe outcomes such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, multiple organ failure, and death. Despite extensive studies on the pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2, its impact on the hepatobiliary system remains unclear. While liver injury is commonly indicated by reduced albumin and elevated bilirubin and transaminase levels, the exact source of this damage is not fully understood. Proposed mechanisms for injury include direct cytotoxicity, collateral damage from inflammation, drug-induced liver injury, and ischemia/hypoxia. However, evidence often relies on blood tests with liver enzyme abnormalities. In this comprehensive review, we focused solely on the different histopathological manifestations of liver injury in COVID-19 patients, drawing from liver biopsies, complete autopsies, and in vitro liver analyses. We present evidence of the direct impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the liver, substantiated by in vitro observations of viral entry mechanisms and the actual presence of viral particles in liver samples resulting in a variety of cellular changes, including mitochondrial swelling, endoplasmic reticulum dilatation, and hepatocyte apoptosis. Additionally, we describe the diverse liver pathology observed during COVID-19 infection, encompassing necrosis, steatosis, cholestasis, and lobular inflammation. We also discuss the emergence of long-term complications, notably COVID-19-related secondary sclerosing cholangitis. Recognizing the histopathological liver changes occurring during COVID-19 infection is pivotal for improving patient recovery and guiding decision-making. ©
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    Time-Dependent Changes of Laboratory Parameters as Independent Predictors of All-Cause Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
    (2022)
    Limón-de la Rosa, Nathaly
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    Cervantes-Álvarez, Eduardo
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    Méndez-Guerrero, Osvely
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    Gutiérrez-Gallardo, Miguel A.
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    Kershenobich, David
    Independent predictors of mortality for COVID-19 patients have been identified upon hospital admission; however, how they behave after hospitalization remains unknown. The aim of this study is to identify clinical and laboratory parameters from admission to discharge or death that distinguish survivors and non-survivors of COVID-19, including those with independent ability to predict mortality. In a cohort of 266 adult patients, clinical and laboratory data were analyzed from admission and throughout hospital stay until discharge or death. Upon admission, non-survivors had significantly increased C reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil count, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (p < 0.0001, each), ferritin (p < 0.001), and AST (aspartate transaminase) (p = 0.009) compared to survivors. During the hospital stay, deceased patients maintained elevated CRP (21.7 mg/dL [admission] vs. 19.3 [hospitalization], p = 0.060), ferritin, neutrophil count and NLR. Conversely, survivors showed significant reductions in CRP (15.8 mg/dL [admission] vs. 9.3 [hospitalization], p < 0.0001], ferritin, neutrophil count and NLR during hospital stay. Upon admission, elevated CRP, ferritin, and diabetes were independent predictors of mortality, as were persistently high CRP, neutrophilia, and the requirement of invasive mechanical ventilation during hospital stay. Inflammatory and clinical parameters distinguishing survivors from non-survivors upon admission changed significantly during hospital stay. These markers warrant close evaluation to monitor and predict patients’ outcome once hospitalized.
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