Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Anorexia is a problem of paramount importance in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis contributing to malnutrition. In turn, malnutrition is a risk factor for the development of life-threatening complications and increased mortality. Ghrelin hormone; an important orexigenic agent has been postulated to integrate anabolic changes in the body.Aim: To assess ghrelin level in Egyptian patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.<...