The study evaluates the toxicity concern of a polyherbal mixture (Dr Iguedo Goko Cleanser®) on liver function parameters and liver histoarchitecture of exposed Wistar rats of both gender. Thirty (30) Wistar rats of both genders were randomly allotted to (6) six groups (5/group)....
Inflammatory stenosis of the main bile duct is rare and not well characterized. We report a 47-year-old male, in whom obstructive jaundice was caused by inflammatory stenosis of the main bile duct. The patient was admitted due to jaundice and an abdominal ultrasound revealed intr...
Hepatic crisis in sickle cell disease (SCD) has been reported in about 10% of adults but occurs rarely in children. This is a report of a case of a hepatic crisis in a 15-year-old male with SCD with the aim of highlighting the presentation, diagnosis and management. A 15-year-old...
The accessory lobe of the liver is a rare morphological variation. It is frequently found in the lower segments. Riedel's lobe is the best known of the accessory lobes of the liver and corresponds to an enlargement of segments V and VI with an incidence of 3.3% to 14.5%. It is of...
Aims: Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) is a transplantable neoplasia from a malign epithelium; it is a form of ascites when inoculated into the intraperitoneal cavity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of EAC and human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on the liver in mice...
This study investigates the protective effects of the ethanolic extract of Anacardium occidentale leaves on paracetamol induced liver toxicity in Wistar rats. Twenty five (25) female Wistar rats were randomly divided into five (5) groups of five (5) rats each. The groups were des...