A CASE OF ACUTE LIVER FAILURE DUE TO LIVER METASTASES IMPROVED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY

Hoang Phuc Le1, Thanh Vu Le1, Hoang Minh Quan Pham1, Minh Dong Huynh2, Vinh Hao Lam1, Le Tan Truong Duong1, Minh Chien Pham1,
1 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital

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Liver dysfunction due to metastatic liver cancer carries an extremely poor prognosis, making treatment challenging, and most cases result in death within days to weeks. We report a case of severe liver dysfunction due to metastatic cancer that has benefited from chemotherapy. Lesions ceased to progress on imaging, and liver function improved, gradually returning to normal limits. The patient survived an additional 8 months.

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