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The Correlation between Cardiac and Liver Function in Children with Heart Failure Utamayasa, I Ketut Alit; Wicaksono, Henry; Karyani, Enny; Nastiti, Prima Hari; Setyoboedi, Bagus; Rahman, Mahrus A.
INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY Vol. 31 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Indonesian Association of Clinical Pathologist and Medical laboratory

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24293/ijcpml.v31i3.2478

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The liver has a complex dual blood supply, which makes it more resistant to hepatocyte necrosis due to hemodynamic disturbances. Prior hemodynamic data has indicated that an elevation in right atrial pressure in patients with heart failure may result in aberrant cholestatic markers of liver function. This cross-sectional study examined the correlation between ejection fraction and liver function in 85 children (1–18 years) with congenital or acquired heart disease. Echocardiography assessed TAPSE, Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR), E/A ratio, and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF), while liver function was evaluated using total bilirubin and SGPT. Results showed a strong negative correlation between TAPSE and total bilirubin (p=0.001, r= -0.725) and a moderate positive correlation between tricuspid regurgitation and total bilirubin (p=0.001, r=0.548). The E/A ratio, LVEF, and total bilirubin showed weak correlations, while TAPSE and SGPT had a weak negative correlation (p=0.025, r= -0.243). No correlation was found between TR, E/A ratio, LVEF, and SGPT. A strong correlation existed between heart failure severity and total bilirubin (p=0.001, r=0.603), but not with SGPT. These results highlight the correlation between the severity of heart failure and liver impairment by indicating that decreasing right ventricular function correlates to elevated total bilirubin.
Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas; Muhammad Irawan; Qurrota Ayuni Novia Putri; Bagus Setyoboedi; Sjamsul Arief
MEDICINUS Vol. 38 No. 6 (2025): MEDICINUS
Publisher : PT Dexa Medica

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Introduction: Current data estimates that over 90% of primary liver tumors are hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC), a type of malignant hepatocyte tumor. Viral hepatitis B is particularly associated with HCC. Early detection of chronic hepatitis B is crucial to prevent complications. Case Presentation: A 17-year-old girl presented with a one-month history of abdominal enlargement, jaundice, dark urine, and pale-colored stool. She experienced weight loss and a lack of appetite. Anthropometric assessment indicated severe malnutrition. The abdomen appeared distended with ascites. There was a palpable liver, with a firm consistency and a lumpy surface up to the epigastrium, with a size of 8 x 7 x 6 cm, and accompanied by splenomegaly. Laboratory examination indicated anemia (hemoglobin 9.5 g/dl), white blood cells 12.38 x 10³/μl, platelets 859 x 10³/μl, AST 1,095 U/l, ALT 104 U/l, cholestasis (total bilirubin 66.5 mg/dl and direct bilirubin 4.14 mg/dl), hypoalbuminemia (albumin 2.81 g/dl), LDH 3146 U/l, reactive HBsAg >1,000, AFP >1,000 ng/ml. An abdominal ultrasound revealed hepatomegaly with multiple nodules distributed across nearly all liver segments, and some of which formed a mass measuring 7.9 x 6.4 x 5.8 cm in the right lobe. Additionally, splenomegaly and ascites were observed. CT scan of the abdomen showed masses distributed throughout the hepatic lobe with contrast enhancement in the arterial phase and feeding from hepatic artery, in the venous phase, contrast washout with ascites. These findings support the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion: Children with HBV may have had prior medical visits without being accurately diagnosed, representing missed opportunities for timely HBV detection. There is a critical need for increased awareness and early screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in children, especially in regions where HBV prevalence is high.
LIVER CANCER ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN A CHILD: A CASE REPORT Karina Pharamita Dewi; Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas; Bagus Setyoboedi; Sjamsul Arief
Journal of Vocational Health Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): July 2025 | JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL HEALTH STUDIES
Publisher : Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jvhs.V9.I1.2025.64-69

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Background: Two-thirds of primary liver tumors in children are malignant. Hepatoblastoma (HBL) accounts for 40-60 percent of pediatric liver tumors and is the most common malignant liver tumor. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common malignancy in children, accounting for approximately 20% of cases. Both malignant liver tumors have similar clinical and imaging features, but different prognosis and treatment. Purpose: This report aims a case of liver cancer related to hepatitis B virus infection in a child. Case analysis: A 15-year-old girl presented with a two-month history of right upper quadrant pain along with abdominal distension, weight loss, back pain, anorexia, nausea, weakness and fatigue for 5 months prior to admission. Physical examination revealed a hard, firm mass with a bumpy surface in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and splenomegaly. Laboratory test showed an increase in Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Alpha Feto Protein (AFP), quantitative Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA, and HBsAg reactive. Abdominal Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) revealed malignant solid mass with necrotic component inside, indistinct borders, irregular margins and kissing spleen. Result: The diagnosis of liver cancer in this patient suggested HCC associated with chronic hepatitis B infection. Conclusion: Routine follow-up of all children with chronic hepatitis B infection is crucial because of the risk of developing liver cancer in adolescence and adulthood.
Steroid Therapy on Cholestasis: A Case Report Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas; Bagus Setyoboedi; Sjamsul Arief; Prihaningtyas, Rendi Aji
MEDICINUS Vol. 38 No. 11 (2025): MEDICINUS
Publisher : PT Dexa Medica

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Introduction: Cholestasis is a pathological condition associated with immune-mediated processes that interfere with bile flow, thus requiring early diagnosis and prompt treatment to ensure optimal outcomes. The use of steroid therapy in the treatment of cholestasis has not been previously reported. Case: A 2-month and 9-day-old male infant presented with jaundice beginning at one week of age, followed by pale stools and tea-colored urine. Physical examination revealed jaundice, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly. Laboratory investigations showed elevated liver enzymes: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 292 U/l, alanine transaminase (ALT) 187 U/l, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) 312.7 U/l, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 882 U/l), along with elevated bilirubin level (total bilirubin 7.9 mg/dl and direct bilirubin 6 mg/dl). Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG was reactive. A two-phase abdominal ultrasound examination revealed a preprandial gallbladder size of 0.65 x 0.33 x 1.91 cm, a postprandial size of 0.37 x 0.29 x 0.73 cm. Liver biopsy revealed chronic hepatitis and mild fibrosis (F1). The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, which was gradually tapered off. Following steroid therapy, liver enzyme and bilirubin levels normalized, gallbladder size increased, and stool color darkened. Posttreatment gallbladder size showed an increase (preprandial 3.05 x 0.96 x 0.72 cm, postprandial 2.45 x 0.72 x 0.82 cm). Conclusions: Steroids may improve bile flow and prevent further liver damage. Targeting immune mechanisms could represent a promising approach for future cholestasis treatments.
Co-Authors Akbas, Ahmad Maulana Ifan Amilia krisdiantini Anggi Sepfana Zizilia Anindya Kusuma Winahyu Anisa Yuniar Fadilla Annisya Dinda Paramitha Arvelina Novia Damayanti Budiono Budiono Budiono Budiono Cindy Wahyu Agustina Eighty Mardiyan K, Eighty Enny Karyani, Enny Evi Rokhayati Farahdina Farahdina Farida Triani Firyal Nadiah Rahmah Gina Noor Djalilah Gondo Mastutik Henry Wicaksono, Henry IDG Ugrasena Ilya Krisnana, Ilya Irwanto Irwanto Irwanto, Irwanto Jasin, Yayu Dwinita Karina Pharamita Dewi Kuntoro Kuntoro Kuntoro Kuntoro Lasmauli Situmorang Linda Dewanti Mahrus A Rahman, Mahrus A Manika Putri Kunigara Maretha Sukmawardani, Maretha Martono Tri Utomo Maytasya Dwinaqifah Melantika Nur Fitria Syahri Melinda Masturina Muhammad Irawan Muhammad Irawan Muhammad Rais Fathurrachman Mukarromah, Nur Nabilah Khansa Nastiti, Prima Hari Ni Nyoman Metriani Nesa Ningrum, Astika Gita Nisak Luvi Mega Irawati Nur Mukarromah Octariyandra, Syania Mega Paramitha, Annisya Dinda Pratiwi, Fauziah Prihaningtyas, Rendi Aji Primadita Syahbani Puspa Wardhani Qurrota Ayuni Novia Putri Rachmat Hargono Rani Sidaryanti Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas Reny Widayanti Samisatun Maulina, Siti Samsriyaningsih Handayani Situmorang, Lasmauli Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief Sjamsul Arief, Sjamsul Sri Umijati Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Syania Mega Octariyandra Teddy Ontoseno Tiyas Kusumaningrum Ulfa Kholili Utamayasa, I Ketut Alit Viky Nafi'ah Rahma Maulidia Viky Nafi'ah Rahma Maulidia Widati Fatmaningrum Winahyu, Anindya Kusuma Woro Setia Ningtyas Zizilia, Anggi Sepfana