Could anti-HCV treatment prevent recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in HIV-infected patients? Two case reports

Infection. 2013 Feb;41(1):199-202. doi: 10.1007/s15010-012-0353-3. Epub 2012 Oct 14.

Abstract

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has proven long-term efficacy in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Combination therapy with pegylated interferon and ribavirin has become the standard of care in patients with both hepatitis C virus (HCV) chronic hepatitis and HIV/HCV co-infection. Data on the safety and efficacy of combination therapy in chronic hepatitis C patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is scarce and even more so in HIV/HCV co-infected subjects. We report the successful administration of both HAART and anti-HCV therapies in two HIV/HCV co-infected patients after HCC eradication. These encouraging results might argue for the feasibility of an aggressive approach in the management of co-infected patients with HCC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active*
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiviral Agents / adverse effects
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / prevention & control*
  • Coinfection*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents